Documented 1968 Marc Bohan for Christian Dior Suit 1920s and Antique Sleeves: 23" from shoulder seam

Sleeves: 23" from shoulder seam to longest point

I love the shape and cut - it is classic hostess gown and the high collar and front cut make it more so

This inner corset closes with hook and eye and the gown closes with a painted metal zipper

Bust: 19-20

Bodice: 13" from top of shoulder to top of waist band

Documented 1968 Marc Bohan for Christian Dior Suit 1920s and Antique Sleeves: 23" from shoulder seamThe red and white version of this same suit appeared in a 1968 issue of L'Officiel giving us the date for this one. This suit is lovely and equally strong in black and white as it was in red and it is perhaps more versatile in this color. The base fabric is a mid weight boucle wool with a bold herringbone design in a graphic combination of black, grey and white. The weave of the fabric becomes a design detail in itself. Edging both the jacket and