1950s Demi Couture Christian Dior Black Silk Bow Dress designer-mary-mcfadden The skirt is very full

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 sleekness of the top carries down and through to the slim pencil skirt

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

Item# DD579

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

1950s Demi Couture Christian Dior Black Silk Bow Dress designer-mary-mcfadden The skirt is very fullThis 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