When we think of the power suit, we think of bad 1980s pant suits with enormous shoulder pads and curve minimizing lines. God forbid you have smarts, business sense, and a figure. How did we go from the body skimming, work appropriate pencil skirt of the 1950s to the “I need to look like a man to work with men” tragedy of the 80s?Thank goodness for Michelle Obama. She’s bringing the sexy back to power dressing. Her signature arm baring, sheath dresses have really made us rethink femininity, style and power dressing.

Which brings me to this week’s Vintage Find!

The structured jacket looks just as fresh today with its side buttons and funnel collar. The slight A line shirt makes this sheath flattering for all shapes.

I always find early vintage Christian Dior pieces a mystery. The house of Dior was always so fashion forward that you can often mistake a 1950s Christian Dior for a 1960s. Of course the most iconic silhouette is the New Look, but Christian Dior introduced a new silhouette each season, including the A line in 1955. It’s hard to say if this suit is a cutting edge late 1950s – early 1960s suit, which would make it an Yves Saint Laurent design (1958-1960), or a very chic 1960s suit which would make it a Mark Bohan (1960-1989) creation. Either way, you know you have purchased a classic and quality garment when it looks just as chic 50 years ago as it does today. I imagine Mrs. Obama, being a vintage connoisseur herself, would love this suit.

available on Ebay.com
ends 4/26