Stunning Fall 2005 Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Pleated Silk Jersey Corseted Dress designer-norman-norell The belt snaps to close

The belt snaps to close with large hidden fabric covered snaps

The seam at the waist that is set on a pretty inverted curve for a bit of a play on the twenties

It is so lovely that I feel that these things that you don't see when it is one are entirely forgivable

Lined in a black silky rayon through the bodice and the a black silk taffeta through the skirt

You could probably get clever and style it to wear in a variety of ways - with the tie at the side or back

Stunning Fall 2005 Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Pleated Silk Jersey Corseted Dress designer-norman-norell The belt snaps to closeThis is a beautiful dress from the Christian Dior label that showcases the elegance the best of the brands work has always displayed mixed with the youthful spirit that John added to the house. John Galliano went from Givenchy to Dior in October of 1996 and stayed there until he was dismissed in February of 2011. During John Galliano's years at the house of Christian Dior he arguably produced some of the most amazing dresses in the house's history.