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Spring 1977 Christian Dior by Marc Bohan Runway Striped Silk Chiffon Elastic Shoulder Caftan Dress

  • The twin of this dress walked the runway for the Spring 1977 Dior show.
  • It was made under the creative direction of Marc Bohan.
  • I have had several other dresses from this collection and it is a personal favourite season in Dior's history.
  • I am very happy to have photo references so you can see how fantastic this dress sits on the body and how it can also be worn belted for added shape.
  • The dress is made out of a feather light silk chiffon and comes with its original matching ivory silk slip that can be worn underneath.
  • I shot the dress with the shoulders up because the slip underneath has a little straps. On the runway it was shown off the shoulder and I love that you have the option of wearing it either way.
  • It has a red and two different blue tone abstract stripe print that runs over the entire dress. You can see how he has manipulated the directions of the stripe to highlight the detailing and shape of the dress.
  • Matching ties run through the neckline and this is what allows you to bring the neckline in or to wear it more loos and off of the shoulder. Two more ties close the front under that.
  • The sleeves are fantastic. They are very wide where they come out from the body of the dress and then are gathered in at the wrist. They each have a little tie bow and elastic around the cuff with a ruffled finish.
  • The body of the dress is very full and open and should fit just about any size.
  • I love the inset at the front and how it has just the perfect amount of detail and contrast with the stripes going the other way.
  • Around the hem is a wide band that also has the stripes placed the other way to the rest of the dress.
  • At the back it falls with a more caped feel if you choose to wear it without a belt. If you do add a belt, you can bring the length up as much as you wish. The styling possibilities are endless.
  • The outer dress is unlined and it comes with its matching inner slip. You could switch the switch out for another colour to get a different feel. The dress slips over the head to wear and then ties at the front as described above. The inner slip zips to close at the side. I see some minor pulls in the silk here and there. Please see the photo after the label shot. It is an extraordinary dress from this time period. The dress should fit pretty much any frame and you could always wear a different sized slip underneath if you need more room. Hand finishes throughout.
  • There is no size tag present. Please go by the measurements list listed below.
  • Excellent condition with the minor note above.

Dress
Sleeves: approximately 22"and they are full and open around the upper arm
Bust:-hips: to 33" flat across from side seam to side seam
Total length: approximately 56" from shoulder to hem

Slip:
Bust: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 15.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Total length: 48" from shoulder to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: Outer dress OSFA, slip SML-MED

Item# DD5793

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