Dior – Soiree romantique « Dawn's Dress Diary

Soiree Romantique – a fall/winter day-dress by Dior on display at Glenbow Museum

I wasn’t sure if I liked Soiree Romantique – a ribbon covered dress or not, but I decided to take photos of it all the same… It’s from the Fall/Winter 1955 collection.

There was a digital display with information about each of the outfits. For this one, the display says (left to right)

Digital display for Soiree Romantique

“Above: The extensive use of ribbon supports the historic French ribbon-making industry. Velvet gives weight to the light tulle, with:

306 meters of velvet ribbon
174 velvet ribbon tabs
6 rows of velvet ribbon
6 widths of velvet ribbon

Below: The calibrated rows of ribbon and beading accentuate a small waist and young figure.

Above: Rows of sequins are outlined with blue metallic embroidered thread, then applied with blue velvet ribbon. Sequins are scattered over the entire tule ground of the dress.