Dresses in the style of New Look - romantic chic and sophistication

February 1947, Paris. On Montaigne Street in the Christian Dior Fashion House, a new collection is being shown to the world, which the fashion designer himself called Corolla, or The Corolla of the Flower. In this show, ninety models of costumes and dresses were presented to the eyes of a surprised audience, in which each model looked truly feminine and elegant. A fragile waist, a tall and lush bust, small round shoulders and gentle bends of the hips - this is what every woman of that time dreamed of seeing herself. But the war left its mark on the way of life and thinking of people, so it seemed that beauty had been forgotten for a long time.

The show ended with a storm of applause from an admiring audience. In just one week, such a volume of orders and profits was received that the Fashion House expected to get in a few months. Parisians, tired of the bleak existence of recent years, accepted the collection, preferring true femininity. So, the New Look style appeared in the fashion world, which got its name thanks to Carmel Snow, the editor of the American Harper's Bazaar. The style that revived romantic chic and sophistication in the female image of that era.

Until the early 60s, this style did not lose its popularity in the world of women's fashion. But even today, the image created by the great master remains relevant and in demand among modern women.

The style of “New Bow” is well recognized thanks to the invariable features that are inherent in it. The finished image of a woman dressed in a dress created by Dior should resemble the silhouette of an hourglass familiar to all.

This effect is achieved due to the following features, which distinguish this style from the rest:

• rounded shoulder line;
• high bust;
• the thinnest waist;
• rounded hips.

These details are a must when creating any New Bow dress. At the same time, each product can be as original as the imagination of the fashion designer allows, since this style allows you to create numerous variations of the models.

Also, when creating dresses in the style of New Bow, fashion designers use several traditional recommendations to achieve ideal proportions. For example, the waist line should be above the natural one at a distance of 3-5 cm. This technique visually makes the legs longer and, if necessary, corrects the wide hips. The length of the skirt, which should be a palm below the kneecap, is also important. Thus, the female figure visually becomes more elongated and elegant.

Sewing the first dresses in the New Bow style required many meters of fabric, which made this process quite expensive, and the dress itself was very difficult due to the large amount of material. Modern models are created from light flowing fabrics, which should keep their shape well and should not stretch. If an evening version of the dress is created, then more refined fabrics are used for it: satin, silk, guipure and elegant lace fabric. And the bottom of such dresses can consist of two skirts: the lower, more magnificent, sewn from the base material, and the upper - from translucent, for example, guipure fabric. This technique adds luxury to the dress and can turn it into a real work of art.

The colors of dresses in the style of New Bow can be either monophonic - from muted to bright and rich shades, and using several colors, as well as all kinds of prints. Most often you can find models in a small flower, with abstraction or geometric shapes. More than half a century ago, dresses were also decorated with polka dots, a cage or a small strip. But today, such an outfit will look fresh and stylish.

It is difficult to challenge the fact that the female image, created in the style of New Bow, exudes an attractive and fragile beauty. Therefore, many women dream of having a dress in this style in their wardrobe. But, before purchasing a finished dress or making an order in an atelier, a woman needs to determine the type of her figure and think through her image in detail.

• So, if a woman is the owner of a figure of the type "Apple", then, unfortunately, a dress in the style of New Bow is not a suitable option for her. It will only emphasize the lack of a waist, as well as overweight and make the appearance of a woman awkward.
• For a woman with a pear-like figure, the correct fit of the lower skirt will serve as a mask for large hips. In this case, it is preferable to use as few folds and assemblies on the sides as possible. A correctly selected top of the outfit, on the contrary, will put the required emphasis on fragile shoulders.
• Women whose physique resembles an “Inverted Triangle”, the features of the cut of the dress will help achieve a balance of proportions, as it will add to the hips the missing volume. This will make the difference between narrow hips and broad shoulders not so obvious.
• A “Rectangle” -type-style dress will be brought to perfection with a narrow corset that highlights the waist, and neat sleeves with shoulder pads that emphasize and highlight the line of the shoulders.
• Lucky owners of an hourglass figure can, without a doubt, choose any outfit in the style of New Bow. He will ideally sit on the figure and emphasize its impeccable form.

A dress in the style of the 50s can be safely combined with boleros and tops, cardigans from light knitwear and fitted jackets. Such sets are considered classic and repeat the traditions of the time when the famous style was born.

Young ladies who prefer more bold fashionable solutions can create a modern interpretation of the image in the style of New Bow. For example, using an interesting denim jacket model.

Conveniently, the same dress can look different complete with different wardrobe items. The main rule that should be observed in this case is a competent combination of all elements. Only in this case can the image be called flawless.

Accessories are the most important component of any toilet. They should emphasize the irresistibility of the image, and not distract from it. To create a harmonious composition, the New Bow dress is usually supplemented with a hat, gloves, for which the same material can be used as for the dress, and, of course, with a handbag. A neat neckerchief will help to make the image even more romantic, and sunglasses will give the woman an attractive mystery.

A stylish and unusual addition to the New Bow dress are various belts. They will more clearly highlight the waist line due to the contrasting color or shape.

There are no strict prohibitions and restrictions in the choice of jewelry for New Bow dresses. Here you can use both jewelry and jewelry made of precious stones and metals. It all depends on the preferences of the woman, her abilities and the reason for which the dress is chosen.

Indisputable decoration of open shoulders and decollete zone will be voluminous beads or necklaces, earrings or clips. And the wrists can be selected with bracelets if desired. Models with sleeves should be complemented with decorations of a more restrained nature. For example, pearl jewelry or using rhinestones.

The finishing touch when creating a dress in the style of New Bow is shoes. It must be impeccable. It is not permissible to wear shoes that have lost their appearance, or, for example, shoes that are obviously of poor quality.

The same applies to the style of the pair of shoes that will adorn the female leg. The ideal company for New Bow dresses are mid-heeled shoes with a narrow, sharp or rounded toe. Such models visually slim a woman. Gorgeous sandals that are correctly matched to the outfit are perfectly combined with New Bow evening dresses.

But shoes without heels can be a worthy companion of dresses in the style of New Bow. A tastefully selected pair of elegant ballet shoes will allow women who prefer comfortable and convenient shoes to put on New Bow dresses without the slightest damage to their appearance. Also, shoes with flat soles allow you to wear such dresses in everyday life: for work, study or for a walk in the park.

Hair styling also plays an important role in creating a New Look. The right hairstyle will make the appearance of a woman impeccable.An improper styling option, on the contrary, can spoil the whole image. A dress in the style of New Bow will perfectly complement the hairstyle with highly raised hair, giving the silhouette a stateness and grace. And for women of short stature, it will help to visually stretch the silhouette.

The legendary New Look style, created by Christian Dior, evokes fragility, elegance and attractiveness in a woman. And in our time it is valued no less than 70 years ago.