A great example of early 1970s daywear and by one of the most revered fashion houses of all time. The dress is a classic front-fastening shirtwaister design with wide lapel collar and three buttons leading down to the wide waistband. This middle portion of the dress does up with three hook and eyes while the skirt portion of the dress is comprised of neat box pleats and a slightly flared design. The last button is placed at the bottom of the waistband. The sleeves are typical of the era - voluminous with a neat buttoned cuff. The arms are not lined which gives just the faintest hint of skin underneath. The dress is lined in a quality acetate fabric while the buttons are plastic. The waistband is backed with a thick cream grosgrain fabric. Below the waistband the dress has a further 4 popper fastenings to allow full access.

The dress is in excellent vintage condition with the muslin cotton fabric still fresh looking and crisp. It carries the Christian Dior London label, design number 59140. On very close inspection we have noted a pin sized black mark that is generally lost in the design on the rear of the skirt. The lining is showing wear on the skirt portion of the dress with numerous small holes in a localised area. These of course cannot be seen on the outside of the dress and are mentioned for accuracy. The lining could very easy be replaced in the lower portion of the dress or even removed if desired. Of note there is a reasonable seam allowance in this dress so alterations could be made on the side seams. Furthermore, it would not be a difficult task to move the poppers or the buttons to gain a tiny bit of extra room down the front of the dress. That said, it would fit around a UK size 8, US 4 as it is.

MEASUREMENTS:
BUST - 35 in. (89.5 cm)
WAIST - 26 in. (66 cm)
HIP - 38 in. (97 cm)
LENGTH - 41 in. (104.5 cm)
SHOULDERS - 15 in. (38.5 cm)

Christian Dior 1970s Muslin Cotton checked dress UK 8-10