1960s Chic Taupe and Cream Christian Dior Fedora Hat designer-mollie-parnis The front of the bodice

The front of the bodice is lined in a silk taffeta over the black silk velvet

Bust-Hip: 18

The top is unlined and closes with matching fabric covered buttons

It present wonderfully when on and these tiny issues do not detract from the beauty of this incredibly beautiful gown made to couture standards

You will not see this versions of her label often and to find such an extraordinary design is marvelous

1960s Chic Taupe and Cream Christian Dior Fedora Hat designer-mollie-parnis The front of the bodiceI am a little obsessed with this fedora by Christian Dior. It has a small, neat brim and sits at a jaunty angle once on. It is made of a felted wool and the band that circles the crown is an ultra suede. The textures those two fabric have when combined are delicious and the colors make it the perfect chic neutral. I love love love the little "arrow" detail that give illusion of going through the hat and how each side of that detailing is anchored with