Prettiest Fall 1979 Christian Dior by Marc Bohan Black Silk Lace Net Dress w White Sequins & Bows z-archive-chanel These same scalloped edges are

These same scalloped edges are used along the seams of the front and at the back

There is also a charming little silver beaded butterfly added on both sides of the poncho that I love

When the two pieces are layered over each other the result is wonderful

draped maxi dress that drapes and moves wonderfully because of the light chiffon fabric used to construct it

The two layers of ruffles and the width give it lots of movement

Prettiest Fall 1979 Christian Dior by Marc Bohan Black Silk Lace Net Dress w White Sequins & Bows z-archive-chanel These same scalloped edges areWe have dated it to the Fall 1979 collection based on the reference and runway photos we found of pieces with similar fabric and cuts. It was made under the creative direction of Marc Bohan. I love that it feels like a throwback to the work of the original Mr. Dior and that it has such a beautiful feel of old world glamour to it. Bohan's work was integral to the labels development over the decades that he headed the atelier and this is a stunning