Rendered in the most elegant shade of navy and French blue silk and wool floral brocade, this original 1960's vintage Christian Dior dress and matching jacket ensemble is a rare addition to your vintage collection.
The bateau cut neckline of the dress, sets off the short capped sleeves. The fitted bodice, is accented by a circular seam beneath the bust-line, from which tailored pleats accent the bust, which is set off by a decorative matching brocade bow. The cinched in waistline, draws the eye to the elegant straight cut silhouette of the skirt-line, which boasts gathered pleats along either side of the front of the waist seam, allowing for the dress to drape elegantly along the hipline. The back of the dress features a scoop backline, contrasting the bateau cut neckline found along the front of the dress. This dress is fully lined in navy blue nylon.
The matching jacket, sits perfectly above the dress and features a V shaped neckline, framed by a soft turned down shawl collar. The simple shoulder line, sets off the bracelet length inset sleeves. The box cut of the jacket, is accented by Princess seams, which run from either side of the armholes, setting off the tailored bust-darts. Finished with intricately beaded pearlescent and glass buttons, which draw the jacket in and complete this ensemble in a truly iconic 1960's Christian Dior silhouette. The jacket is fully lined in blush satin.
Label: Christian Dior
Measurements of the Jacket
Shoulder to Shoulder: 15 inches
Armpit to Armpit: up to 38 inches
Shoulder to Hem: 17 inches
Waist: up to 34 inches
Shoulder to End of Sleeve: 16 inches
Measurements of the Dress
Armpit to Armpit: up to 34 inches
Shoulder to Hem: 39.5 inches
Waist: up to 26 inches
Hips: 36 inches
Neckline to End of Sleeve: 3.3 inches
Shoulder to Waist: 14 inches
Closures: This dress fastens along the back with 14.5 inch metal zip and a hook and loop. The jacket fastens with three buttons, a concealed press stud and a concealed hook and loop.
Size: UK 8 US 4
Condition: This ensemble is in near perfect vintage condition. The dress has no signs of wear and is in perfect vintage condition. The buttons along the jacket show signs of wear to the pearlescent beadwork, where some of the pearlescent paint has worn down in areas. Very gentle colour variation to the brocade along the back of the collar and shoulder line. A pin sized age mark along the internal pink satin lining and some light yellowing along the armpit areas of the lining. These minor issues are not visible when the dress is being worn, and do not in any way detract from the beauty or quality of this piece.
Washing instructions: This garment should be dry cleaned or hand washed in cool water.
Fabric: Silk Lined, nylon lined, silk and wool brocade, beadwork
Vintage garments have been previously worn and lovingly cared for, they may however have a blemish or two. Here at Willow Hilson, we try our very best to note all the details of each garment, although we may sometimes overlook things, which we do apologise for. Please do not expect perfection, unless stated so.
Please make sure you check all the measurements of the garment before purchasing. Vintage garment sizes are not the same as those of today. To ensure the best fit, we suggest you measure your favourite similar style garment and compare it to the measurements we have listed.
