1960s Silk Viole Print Oscar de la Renta Dress designer-john-kloss The fabric covered

The fabric covered

They where famous for their chorus girls and were quite risque for the times - my client is a long time collector so I feel assured this is most likely true

antique and vintage ones are far heavier and completely hand done - the difference is apparent at a touch

There is no waist to speak of - while you can certainly belt it and create a shape I sort of like it in all its loose and exaggerated glory and decided to show it just like that

Bodice: 20" from top of bodice to dropped waist seam

1960s Silk Viole Print Oscar de la Renta Dress designer-john-kloss The fabric coveredA stunning sixties dress from Oscar De La Renta in a soft and romantic light lavender mixed with a burnt red silk voile. Such an unusual color combination and yet it works well! The sleeves are very full are almost cut right from the waist! The have been left unlined and each snaps to close at the wrist, creating a wonderful airy puff effect. The collar is notched and it buttons at the front. The skirt billows out from the waist . I love how the red