1960s Silk Oscar de la Renta Dress designer-stella-mccartney most notably silk chiffon

most notably silk chiffon

5" flat across from side seam to side seam at the piping - open below

The skirt would have been constructed around fabric screened specifically for it

It is backed in Muslin to give it a little weight but not to feel cumbersome to the wearer - this allows it to hold the almost sculptural shape better

1960s Silk Oscar de la Renta Dress designer-stella-mccartney most notably silk chiffonSilk voile is one of my favorite fabrics it hold color exceptionally well and it is very light but still has a touch of structure to it so when it is used in layers like this you get a wonderful sense of volume without bulk or heaviness. The color palette on this is just exceptional. It is a confection of ruffles really! A ruffle circles the neck and each wide sleeve ends in one! The skirt is a marvel literally yards of silk in a huge circle with a