Amazing 1971 Oscar de la Renta Bandana Handkerchief Dress w Elastic Off Shoulder Bodice designer-bonnie-cashin The other end extends out

The other end extends out from the waist in a long line to meet the curve

There is a darkening to the fabric on a couple of small areas to the inner dress - this does not show once on - and the very slightest of press marks here there to the seams

they talk about Halston's cashmere pieces and quote Polly Mellon as saying: "His cashmere pieces to the floor

The fabric choices keeps the dress light in weight but it still helps to hold the shape and volume that you see and gives the dress some structure and shape

Slit: 30" from hem up

Amazing 1971 Oscar de la Renta Bandana Handkerchief Dress w Elastic Off Shoulder Bodice designer-bonnie-cashin The other end extends outThe Oscar de La Renta boutique label first appeared in 1967. His boutique label is important as it is know for being the first ready to wear line for a Seventh Avenue designer to be launched. These early pieces have lots of hand finishes and are just stunning examples of his work during these early days of his career. I am certain that this dress is from Spring 1971. I have had dresses in other colours with the same bodice treatment and that is the