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In the past, women wore specific types of clothing based on their region and traditions, and some of these traditional garments are still worn today during social occasions, holidays, and visits

Christian Dior's New Look Another famous designer came along after the war and firmly cemented the little black dress in fashion history

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One mom of a tween, Marie from Brooklyn, told me that the look has gone national: When I see pics from friends events, no matter where in the country, they all look the same, she says