Its impossible to act the wallflower in a flowing 70s-esque look, so dont let it swamp you
Our Favorite: Need something polished that doesn't feel restrictive
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
27 Trendy Burgundy Outfit Ideas for Fall and Winter
Im petite (51), and this pair is so flattering I bought the petite length, but you can grab the Mia Jeans in the regular length as well
The Simple A-Line Dress can be embellished with a lovely DIY bow or fabric flower to add just a bit of flash