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

February 1947, Paris. On the street Montaigne in the Fashion House "Christian Dior" the world is shown a new collection, which the designer himself called "Corolla", or "Flower Halo". In this show, ninety models of suits and dresses in which each mannequin looked truly feminine and elegant were presented to the gaze of the surprised public. Fragile waist, high and magnificent bust, small round shoulders and gentle bends of hips - 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 was forgotten for a long time.

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

Up to the beginning of the 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 sought after by modern women.

The style of "New Bow" is well recognizable due to the constant features that are inherent in it. The finished image of a woman dressed in a dress created by Dior should look like a silhouette of an hourglass familiar to everyone.

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

• rounded shoulder line;
• high bust;
• thinnest waist;
• rounded thighs.

These details are required when creating any New Bow dress. In addition, each product can be as original as the designer’s imagination allows, since this style allows you to create numerous variations of models.

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

It took many meters of fabric to make the first dresses in New Bow style, which made this process quite expensive, and the dress itself was very heavy due to the large amount of material. Modern models are created from light flowing fabrics that should maintain a good shape and should not drag on. 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: lower, more magnificent, sewed from basic material, and top - from translucent, for example, guipure fabric.This technique adds luxury to a dress and can turn it into a work of art.

Coloring dresses in the style of New Onions can be as monophonic - from muted to bright and rich colors, and using several colors, as well as all sorts of prints. Most often it is possible to meet models in a medium-sized flower, with abstraction or geometrical figures. More than half a century ago, dresses were also decorated with polka dots, a cell or a small strip. But even today such an outfit will look fresh and stylish.

It is difficult to dispute the fact that the female image, created in the style of New Bow, radiates an attractive and fragile beauty. Therefore, many women dream of having a dress in this style in their wardrobe. But, before you buy a ready-made dress or place an order in an atelier, a woman needs to determine her type of figure and think in detail about her image.

• So, if a woman is the owner of an “Apple” type figure, then, unfortunately, a New Bow style dress is an inappropriate option for her. It will only emphasize the lack of waist, as well as excessive fullness and make the appearance of a woman awkward.
• For a woman with a figure like “Pear”, the correct cut of the underskirt will perform the role of masking large hips. In this case, it is preferable to use as few folds and side assemblies as possible. A properly selected top of the outfit, on the contrary, will put the required emphasis on fragile shoulders.
• For women whose physique is reminiscent of an “Inverted Triangle”, the characteristics of the cut of the dress will help to 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-style dress with a New Bow style will bring to perfection with a narrow corset that will highlight the waist and neat sleeves with shoulder pads that emphasize and highlight the shoulders.
• Happy owners of the hourglass figure can undoubtedly choose any outfit in the style of New Bow. He ideally sits on the figure and emphasize its immaculate shape.

Dress in the style of the 50s can be blended with a bolero and tops, light-knit cardigans 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 ambitious fashion solutions can create a modern interpretation of the image in the style of New Bow. For example, using an interesting model of a denim jacket.

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

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

Stylish and unusual addition to the dress New Bow are different belts. They 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 can be used as jewelry, and products 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.

Volumetric beads or necklaces, earrings or clips will become an indisputable decoration of open shoulders and décolleté. A wrist, if desired, can be distinguished bracelets. Models with sleeves should be supplemented with more restrained ornaments. For example, products from pearls or using rhinestones.

The final touch when creating a new bow style outfit is shoes. She must be flawless. It is unacceptable to wear shoes that have lost their appearance, or, for example, shoes of obviously poor quality.

The same applies to the style of the pair of shoes that will decorate the female leg. An ideal company for a New Bow dress is medium-heeled shoes with a narrow, sharp or rounded nose. Such models visually slim a woman. With the evening dresses in the style of New Onion, elegant sandals, perfectly matched to the dress, are perfectly combined.

But shoes without heels can be a worthy companion of dresses in the style of New Bow. With a tasteful, a pair of elegant ballet flats will allow women who prefer comfortable and comfortable shoes to dress in New Bow dresses without any damage to their appearance. Also, flat shoes 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 the image of New Bow. The correct hairstyle will make the appearance of a woman immaculate. Inappropriate styling, on the contrary, can ruin the whole image. Dress in the style of New Onion perfectly complement the hairstyle with high up hair, giving the silhouette of statist and grace. And for women of short stature, it will help visually stretch the silhouette.

The legendary style of New Bow, created by Christian Dior, awakens a woman's fragility, elegance and appeal. And nowadays it is valued no less than 70 years ago.