Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Once World War II ended, fashion rebelled against the uniform of the time and produced a design of a fitted jacket with a cinched waist and a calf-length skirt using ten to eighty yards of fabric. This style, was the "New Look," it proved to be a turning point in the postwar. The designs became extremely popular, as women were longing to dress femininely again. Other designers countered the voluminous look with boxy suits and slim skirts. Synthetic fabrics (nylon, polyester, and acrylic) became more widely used because they were affordable and easy to maintain. Finally for the first time, teenagers became a force in the fashion market because of influences such as music and film.

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