1950s Demi Couture Christian Dior Black Silk Bow Dress designer-mary-mcfadden The way I have it

The way I have it leaves a cut out at the front for a hint of bare skin (like it needs to be sexier

Gorgeous little seventies silk dress by the Holt Renfrew label that has such a pretty and fresh look

The skirt is very full and poufed with the volume you see pictures achieved solely through the cut of the cloth and the way it is set into the waist combined with the way the fabric having enough body to hold the shape

The jacket buttons to close and the pants close with a front zipper and flat hook and eye at the waist

It has a matching square of fabric that you can use to style multiple ways

1950s Demi Couture Christian Dior Black Silk Bow Dress designer-mary-mcfadden The way I have itThis is another fabulous and early example of Christian Dior's work that is quite extraordinary and its seemingly simple cut belies its beautiful lines once on. This one has the New York label so is what I consider to be demi couture from this time period of Dior's history. These where made in, and for, the American market but were based on the runway designs and with many of the same high standard finishes that the true Haute Couture pieces