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Two-piece dress in navy blue silk taffeta with cream foulard pattern

Christian Dior1944/1954

Museum of the City of New York

Museum of the City of New York
New York, NY, United States

Cream paisley foulard on navy blue silk taffeta. A: Hip-length bodice, natural waist defined by seam; plunging narrow V neck, wide sweeping false revers as double fabric layer over bustline; short dolman sleeves, rolled cuff; center front hook closure; revers interfaced with stiffened net. B: Below-knee length skirt; attached overskirt with V shaped stitched yoke over stomach; functional covered buttons either side center back; proper left side back zipper; self fabric underskirt with side slits from hem to knee, navy blue faille taffeta facing. Label, A: Christian Dior Paris / made in France #05529.

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  • Title: Two-piece dress in navy blue silk taffeta with cream foulard pattern
  • Creator: Christian Dior
  • Date Created: 1944/1954
  • Location Created: France
  • Type: Dress (garment), Bodice, Skirt (garment)
  • Medium: Silk (textile), Taffeta, Faille
  • Fashion house, designer, label: Christian Dior
Museum of the City of New York

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