Mrs. Braddock Brings Consolation to the OutsizesPhoto Shows: Mannequin Monica Hird Shows Mrs. Bessie Braddock a dressmakers dummy made of a paper composition in 30 minutes. Monica Hird's measurements are Hips, 46 Ins. Waist, 31 Ins. and Bust 42 Ins."Outsize" women are now receiving more attention from dress designers than they used to. Prominent among the advocates of outsize fashions is Mrs. Bessie Braddock, Member of Parliament for the exchange division of Liverpool. Mrs. Braddock is a socialist of Substantial Proportions. March 04, 1953. (Photo by Paul Popper).