1950s Christian Dior Couture Blue & Black Silk & Velvet New Look Dress, Iconic Bracelets The coat is primarily white

The coat is primarily white mink

Shirt buttons down the front with xtra long sleeves

and tapers to a narrow brim in the back

The swimsuit features minute ruching on both hips

1950s Christian Dior Couture Blue & Black Silk & Velvet New Look Dress, Iconic Bracelets The coat is primarily whiteRare and amazing 1950s Christian Dior "New Look" cocktail evening dress. The dress is exemplary of Dior's new look it includes a pleated full skirt ending at the calves, a cinched waist, and a fitted bodice. The dress features a sweetheart neckline that gives way to short sleeves, and a rectangular bow in front further accenting the narrow waist. The dress is composed of a sumptuous black silk satin with sprays of brilliant cobalt blue cornflowers