Here, LIFE.com not only offers a glimpse back at a seminal moment in fashion history, but presents picturessome that appeared in the magazine, many that were never publishedby some of LIFEs finest photographers, taken at a Dior show in Paris in 1948, when the New Look was all the rage and a timid, middle-aged, insignificant-looking little Frenchman astonished and thrilled the couture world
It doesnt have the tightest or most inventive platforming, the world isnt all that exciting to explore, and I couldnt tell you a single thing about the story, but it has a lot of dresses, as I mentioned, and apparently thats doing something for me
Each offers a different look, from classic elegance to contemporary sophistication, suitable for a variety of events
The Model is 58 wearing a size small
For a summer dress outfit idea thats both elegant and romantic, try pairing the Womens Balloon Off the Shoulder Blouse with the Matching Taffeta Maxi Skirt
Gluten-Free Panzanella with Peaches and Heirloom Tomatoes and Sage Mary Fran Wiley's gluten-free Panzanella salad comes together quickly and showcases late-summer veggies
