Below are scans of designer evening fashions from my September 1959 issue of French luxury fashion magazine, L’Officiel. Now just for a moment imagine if you were lucky enough to find one of these timeless beauties in your size and at an affordable price. I know, that’s a stretch. But it doesn’t hurt to dream, right? Which one of these dresses would you choose to wear to your next fancy shmancy party?

Christian Dior

Jean Desses

Pierre Balmain

Christian Dior
