Well Documented Fall 1977 Christian Dior Haute Couture Cream Silk Suit designer-oscar-de-la-renta Around the collar and edges

Around the collar and edges of the sleeves is a more dense version of the pattern with more crystals and dangling beads

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

Tagged a vintage EPFR small but the cut is very generous so should fit a range of sizes

These fall in just slightly different lengths around you and add both volume and also fill the inner space under the skirt

This allows the sleeves to be wide and have a kimono feel to them and the front drop over the skirt like an apron

Well Documented Fall 1977 Christian Dior Haute Couture Cream Silk Suit designer-oscar-de-la-renta Around the collar and edgesThe 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