On a greater level, it was a way for America, Britain, and France to relish their victory and return to a state of normalcy, or actually, to show themselves and the rest of the world that they were more prosperous and more successful
than ever before. The New Look was an aristocratic look. A woman wearing a corset, petticoat, full skirt, and heels looked like a genteel and elegant lady. She didn't have to work in a factory. Her successful husband took care of her
and she did not have a care in the world, other than taking care of their beautiful children and shopping for the products being placed on the shelves by her country's booming industry. Fashion reflects values and lifestyle. The fashions developed after the war reflected a hopeful and optimistic, if naive, view of the world. The democracy-eating monsters were all dead, and the sun was shining, at least for
the time being.
than ever before. The New Look was an aristocratic look. A woman wearing a corset, petticoat, full skirt, and heels looked like a genteel and elegant lady. She didn't have to work in a factory. Her successful husband took care of her
and she did not have a care in the world, other than taking care of their beautiful children and shopping for the products being placed on the shelves by her country's booming industry. Fashion reflects values and lifestyle. The fashions developed after the war reflected a hopeful and optimistic, if naive, view of the world. The democracy-eating monsters were all dead, and the sun was shining, at least for
the time being.
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