Numbered Couture Illusion Dress

Illusion bustier cocktail dress by Christian Dior. Rare numbered haute couture piece from the Autumn/Winter 1988/1989 collection, one of Marc Bohan's last for the house. Timeless LBD with bow-trimmed sweetheart bodice and a high illusion neckline in silk chiffon with long sleeves. Structured, inner longline boned corset bodice with reinforced waistband sits atop a pleated skirt with a slight tulip silhouette. Fully lined in silk. Covered shank buttons at back with a double closure. The perfect little black dress, this piece is always appropriate. We would wear with a pointed toe heel, smooth chignon, and red lip. Black.

-Condition: Very Good Used Condition
*Light smudge in chiffon near bust (picturerd) that appears to be from a little pressure/pulling, but fabric is not damaged.
-Estimated Size: 8
-Material: 86% Wool, 14% Silk, Lining-100% Silk
-Made In France
-Number: 21896

-Bust: 36"
-Waist: 30"
-Hip: 42"
-Sweep: 41"
-Length (From Center Front to Top Waist/Underbust): 12"
-Length (From Bottom Waist to Hem): 19.5"
-Waistband (Center Front): 6.5"
-Shoulder-to-Shoulder: 14.5"
-Sleeve Length: 26.5"
-Neck: 5.5"

*Please note this dress is a couture piece that was custom made for its previous owner. The bust and torso are slightly longer than typical and will best fit our longer-waisted, bustier friends.