1977 Christian Dior Striped Top designer-balmain The sleeves are a chiffon

The sleeves are a chiffon and that gives the dress a nice bit of airiness that offsets the dense beadwork

The jersey then wraps around the back and creates another low hip cut out

You can see that use of bead work here with the circular detailing at the front with a myriad of shapes and colored paillettes used to highlight the design

Fath especially loved pleat work and you can see that influence here with the fabric choice

The top closes with buttons at the front and three on each cuff

1977 Christian Dior Striped Top designer-balmain The sleeves are a chiffonThis fabulous striped silk top from Christian Dior is extra special as we found documentation of its exact date! It is shown here in action from a 1977 edition of L'officiel! A high grade silk has brilliant stripes of color running down it in navy, green yellow and red. The cut is classic and eternally chic. Excellent, seemingly unworn condition! Unlined and closes with buttons at the front and on each cuff Sleeves: 22" Shoulders: 17" Bust: 19. 5"