The New Look was the name given to the women's clothing fashions introduced by Parisian fashion designer Christian Dior in the spring of 1947. This collection influenced fashion and other designers for over ten years. The signature shape – characterized by a below-mid-calf length, full-skirt, large bust, and small waist – was hugely popular after a short initial period of rejection, largely in reaction to the short, skimpy dresses required by wartime textile rationing. New Look has several different meanings: New Look, a line of clothing by Christian Dior. ... Clothing protects the vulnerable nude human body from the extremes of weather, other features of our environment, and for safety reasons. ... For other uses, see Fashion (disambiguation). ... It has been suggested that List of visitor attractions in Paris be merged into this article or section. ... Brief introduction on the history of fashion design and designers Fashion design is the art dedicated to the creation of wearing apparel and lifestyle. ... Christian Dior (January 21, 1905 – October 23, 1957), was an influential French fashion designer. ... Year 1947 (MCMXLVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1947 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... A skirt is a traditionally feminine tube- or cone-shaped garment which is worn from the waist and covers the legs. ... A bust can be one of: Bust (sculpture), a sculpture depicting a persons chest, shoulders, and head, usually supported by a stand. ... Waistline The waist is the part of the abdomen between the ribcage and hips. ...

Dior also presented a tight-skirted silhouette. The hem length for this design was also just below mid-calf, while the neckline was often very low for evening wear. Both the full-skirted shape and the more fitted straight skirts were extremely popular with teenage girls during the 1950s and were especially suited for petite figures. The silhouette was also widely considered flattering for older women. Formal wear (more often in the United States) or formal dress (in the United Kingdom); also called evening wear or evening dress is a general fashion term used to describe clothing suitable for formal events, including weddings, debutante cotillions, balls, etc. ... Year 1950 (MCML) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

In the "New Look," large busts were re-emphasized, after being restrained since 1912, and the square, masculine shoulder pads of the late 1930s and wartime 1940s fell from popularity, not to re-appear for thirty years. The New Look was both womanly and sophisticated, as can be seen in the era's films. Ava Gardner was an actress who wore the "New Look" to great effect. A bust can be one of: Bust (sculpture), a sculpture depicting a persons chest, shoulders, and head, usually supported by a stand. ... 1912 (MCMXII) was a leap year starting on Monday in the Gregorian calendar (or a leap year starting on Tuesday in the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ... Face The 1930s (years from 1930–1939) were described as an abrupt shift to more radical and conservative lifestyles, as countries were struggling to find a solution to the Great Depression, also known in Europe as the World Depression. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Fine dressmaking made a comeback during this period, among women who could afford it, since the construction of the desired shapes required skilled hands. This custom work quickly disappeared as cheap manufacturing and one-size-fits-all patterns became popular in the 1950's and custom clothing design became less cost-effective and less available, except among women who could afford couture design.

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• Photographs of Dior's styles with emphasis on "New Look"