Left to right: Flexees, Le Gant, Lily of France, Poiret. The Dior inspired New Look of 1946 requires undergarments reminiscent of the 18th century. Reshaping and nipping in waists, elevating busts and holding out skirts require an undergarment wardrobe of bustiers, waist nippers, Merry Widows, push up bras and a large amount of crinoline slips to prop out the wide skirts (Rene Bouche, illustrator; Vogue, 1948)
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Left to right: Flexees, Le Gant, Lily of France, Poiret. The Dior inspired New Look of 1946 requires undergarments reminiscent of the 18th century. Reshaping and nipping in waists, elevating busts and holding out skirts require an undergarment wardrobe of bustiers, waist nippers, Merry Widows, push up bras and a large amount of crinoline slips to prop out the wide skirts (Rene Bouche, illustrator; Vogue, 1948)
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