1950s Demi Couture Christian Dior Black Silk Bow Dress designer-mary-mcfadden The gown in fully lined

The gown in fully lined in a blue silk through the bodice and hand finished

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

It is also a coveted larger size - hard to find in Alaia

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

Fully lined in an olive silk and closes with a side

1950s Demi Couture Christian Dior Black Silk Bow Dress designer-mary-mcfadden The gown in fully linedThis 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