The 1930s brought with it a new ideal body type of women An evolution of the boyish look of the 19, the ideal '30s woman was tall and slender with a very small waist and narrow hips Because the average woman did not necessarily have this slim figure with a narrow waist, a trend of puffed or padded sleeves came into fashionIn 1947, Christian Dior permanently changed the fashion industry, creating the look that would dominate the next decade Dubbed the 'New Look' by Harper's Bazaar editor Carmel Snow, Dior's first fashion collection, shown in Paris, was the exact opposite of the '40s look The fabric was luxurious and voluminous Shoulders were soft instead of squared, the figure was hourglass Overall, 1930 was a varied year, reflecting the unease felt by many in the first year of the Great Depression Leading fashion and costume designers responded to the times with innovative designs and new silhouettes, like those by Adrian in Our Blushing Brides (Fig 23) Some trends continued throughout the decade, while others did not catch on
1930s Fashion Is Back On Trend For Autumn Winter British Vogue British Vogue
