Christian Dior, Haute Couture Ensemble

THE FIRST (jacket)
Boxy shirt-jacket in lightweight glen check plaid wool. Convertible pointed collar. Full length sleeves with buttoned shirt cuffs. Two patch pockets at hips, one patch pocket at upper chest. Button closures at front. Fully lined in navy blue silk habotai.
Label: Christian Dior
Size Label: Custom Sizing
Style/Serial No.: 005492
Date: S/S 1975
Country of Origin: France

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 14.75“
Chest: 42.5“
Waist: 43“
Hips: 44"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 29.5“
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 28.5“

THE SECOND (shirt)
Blouse in navy blue silk georgette. Pointed collar. Shoulder yoke with light gathers at upper chest. Full length sleeves with gathers at cuff and double-buttoned shirt cuffs. Buttons and snap closure at front. Unlined.
Label: Christian Dior
Size Label: Custom Sizing
Style/Serial No.: 005495..J..2..
Date: S/S 1975
Country of Origin: France

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 14.5“
Chest: 40“
Waist: 38“
Hips: 41“
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 24“
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 29“

THE THIRD (skirt)
Midi length skirt in lightweight glen check plaid wool. Three large pleats at front. Two in-seam pockets at front. Zipper and hook-and-eye closures at back waist. Fully lined in navy silk habotai.
Label: Christian Dior
Size Label: Custom Sizing
Style/Serial No.: 005492
Date: S/S 1975
Country of Origin: France

Approximate Measurements:
Waist: 31“
Hips: 42“
Length (side waist band to hem): 26.5"

THE FOURTH (pants)
High-waisted trousers in lightweight glen check plaid wool. Two small pleats at front waist. Fly zipper and hook-and-eye closures at front. Small belt loops at waistband. Fully lined in navy blue silk habotai.
Label: Christian Dior
Size Label: Custom Sizing
Style/Serial No.: 005493..P..6..
Date: S/S 1975
Country of Origin: France

Approximate Measurements:
Waist: 29“
Hips: 40“
Length (side waist band to hem): 41“
Inseam: 29.5“

Property from Mount Mary University’s Fashion Archive

This lot is located in Chicago.