1950s Black Silk Organza Fitted Dress designer-guy-laroche You could wear a light

You could wear a light crinoline under it and further emphasize the fullness of the skirt

contrasting edges

The shawl or portrait collar is expansive and covers the entire shoulder - in notes for other shawled collared dress The Met comments "A full skirt balances a nipped waist or a portrait collar counteracts a fitted bodice in numerous examples of Dior's work"

Hidden side pockets along each side seam of the skirt

Waist: 15-16" flat across the back from side seam to side seam

1950s Black Silk Organza Fitted Dress designer-guy-laroche You could wear a lightThis dress is no longer perfect but still pretty and fabulous. It is an absolute bombshell of a dress and it will give any girl who wears it instant curves. It is made of a black silk organza that is draped and formed around the body to create and emphasize your curves. I love the faux wrap style skirting and how it is detailed at the waist with a bow. The bodice crosses and has hand stitched pleated detailing. Rhinestone detailed straps curve up and