Joan Whelan in dress that gives the illusion of a two-piece, the long bodice has a draped hip that falls behind in a panel, by Maggy Rouff, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1952
 

Joan Whelan in black silk faille dress with tight bodice that dips into a v-shape yoke in the back by Lanvin-Castillo worn with small veiled hat by Lanvin-Castillo, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1952

 

Joan Whelan in wool swing jacket that closes with satin ribbon worn over slim skirt by Madeleine de Rauch, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1953

 

Joan Whelan is wearing white cotton summer dress with scoop neck and black polka-dot gros-grain sash by Lanvin-Castillo, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1953

 

Joan Whelan in red jersey two-piece by Pierre Balmain, photo by Philippe Pottier, 1952

 

Joan Whelan in sheer polka-dot organdy dress with sailor-tie, black leather belt holds the fullness of the skirt, by Christian Dior, photo by Pottier, 1954

 

Joan Whelan in design by Myricae, photo by Regina Relang, 1955

Joan Whelan in lovely dress with velvet detail by Simonetta, photo by Regina Relang, 1955

Joan Whelan in slim skirt and jacket by Simonetta, Novita, May 1957

Joan Whelan in suit by Fabiani, hat by Canessa, photo by Johnny Moncada, 1957

Joan Whelan in cocktail coat-dress by Irene Galitzine, photo by Johnny Moncada, 1959

Joan Whelan in suit by unidentified designer, photo by Johnny Moncada, Rome, 1957

Joan Whelan in suit by unidentified designer, photo by Johnny Moncada, Rome, 1957

Joan Whelan in dress by Carosa, photo by Regina Relang, Constanze Modeheft, Autumn/Winter 1954-55

Joan Whelan in dress and stole by Carosa, photo by Regina Relang, Constanze Modeheft, Spring/Summer 1956

Joan Whelan in skirt and blouse by Luisa Spagnoli, photo by Johnny Moncada, Spring/Summer 1957

Joan Whelan in evening gown embroidered with pearls and brilliants by Carosa, photo by Scrimali, 1956

Joan Whelan in longer flounced jacket over slim skirt by Carosa, photo by Scrimali, 1956

Joan Whelan in sequined embroidered lace cocktail dress with taffeta coat by Carosa, photo by Scrimali, 1956

Joan in floral print empire cocktail dress by Fabiani, photo by Johnny Moncada, 1959