Vintage 1950s Christian Dior New Look Dress Black Silk Taffeta Medium trench coat You rarely see Liberty scarves

You rarely see Liberty scarves of this age

Sleeves: 22" from shoulder seam

but something could be improvised

blue and yellow

Size: M - M/L

Vintage 1950s Christian Dior New Look Dress Black Silk Taffeta Medium trench coat You rarely see Liberty scarvesThis is an early 1950s dress made in the New Look style that was originally introduced by Christian Dior in 1947. The New Look was an attempt by Dior to offer the public something different, after the austerity experienced during WWII. Because use of fabric had been restricted during the war, Dior used yards of fabric to make a fuller skirt, and a womans silhouette was emphasized by accenting the waist. This dress is made with full length raglan