Well Documented Fall 1977 Christian Dior Haute Couture Cream Silk Suit designer-oscar-de-la-renta McCardell was known for her

McCardell was known for her ability to make sportswear chic and she as one of the early designers to not just offer up a dress but she produced the entire look - including sunglasses

The construction details throughout the dress are exquisite

They are left unlined

The cut is a simple shift shape that gently flares out as is nears the hem

Oscar being Oscar the still added some extra glimmer with huge glass crystal buttons running down the front

Well Documented Fall 1977 Christian Dior Haute Couture Cream Silk Suit designer-oscar-de-la-renta McCardell was known for herThe twin of this set walked the runway for the Fall 1977 Christian Dior Haute Couture collection. It was also used in a Vogue editorial and photoed by Roland Bianchini that season. In the 'Dior Catwalk' book, journalist Alexander Fury references this suit specifically in his write up for that season saying; "The designers autumn winter collections proposed a series of equally glamorous ensembles, including the 'white silk jacquard pants suit with the