Vintage 50s Christian Dior New York Kimono Tube Cap Sleeves Blue Slubbed Silk Obi Waist Dress B34
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the New Look, but Dior did at least three
collections which featured this sleeve treatment;
the first in 1949, then one in 1954 (in which the
treatment was described as “tube sleeves”) and
then one of the first Yves St. Laurent collections
(maybe 1958).
This thoroughly modern look is from the Dior New
York boutique which while not “couture” is
amazing in its fashion forward look and
construction and is a true collector’s item.
Constructed of slubbed blue silk with a gray
undertone and lined in black sheer tissue silk the
dress feature short kimono sleeves, a modified
obi sash, wide neckline, slightly highwaist and
back “fly away” panel.
The back panel is stitched to the sash which
wraps around and secures at the waist.
The button front is just for accent, it does not
open.
The open kimono sleeves reveal a second
interior bodice.
Metal back zipper.
The dress is not without flaws. While the exterior
is wearable and strong, the interior lining is fragile
and split in a few spots. If you plan on buying this
to wear the interior lining will need to be replaced.
Because of the condition of the lining I have not
had this dry cleaned which means there is a slight
dark spot on the back right shoulder. Price
reflects these flaws.
It is always best to measure an item that fits you
well and compare. I measure from side to side
and then double for bust, waist and hips (7 inches
down from waistline). Bodice length and total
length are from top of shoulder down. Please
email me if you have any questions.
Tag: Dior New York
Bust: 34
High Waist: 26
Hips: 36
Wide Neck line: 13
Bodice: 13.5
Length: 39
collections which featured this sleeve treatment;
the first in 1949, then one in 1954 (in which the
treatment was described as “tube sleeves”) and
then one of the first Yves St. Laurent collections
(maybe 1958).
This thoroughly modern look is from the Dior New
York boutique which while not “couture” is
amazing in its fashion forward look and
construction and is a true collector’s item.
Constructed of slubbed blue silk with a gray
undertone and lined in black sheer tissue silk the
dress feature short kimono sleeves, a modified
obi sash, wide neckline, slightly highwaist and
back “fly away” panel.
The back panel is stitched to the sash which
wraps around and secures at the waist.
The button front is just for accent, it does not
open.
The open kimono sleeves reveal a second
interior bodice.
Metal back zipper.
The dress is not without flaws. While the exterior
is wearable and strong, the interior lining is fragile
and split in a few spots. If you plan on buying this
to wear the interior lining will need to be replaced.
Because of the condition of the lining I have not
had this dry cleaned which means there is a slight
dark spot on the back right shoulder. Price
reflects these flaws.
It is always best to measure an item that fits you
well and compare. I measure from side to side
and then double for bust, waist and hips (7 inches
down from waistline). Bodice length and total
length are from top of shoulder down. Please
email me if you have any questions.
Tag: Dior New York
Bust: 34
High Waist: 26
Hips: 36
Wide Neck line: 13
Bodice: 13.5
Length: 39
