1970s Yves Saint Laurent Velvet Gown & Belt designer-loris-azzaro The body of the gown

The body of the gown is a mix of a black slipper satin with a front panel inset of silk taffeta in a bright mix of happy colors

Bust: 26î from side seam to side seam

A huge collar and double breasted buttons finish the front and the seaming on the back is just amazing

It closes with a low back hidden set zipper

1970s Yves Saint Laurent Velvet Gown & Belt designer-loris-azzaro The body of the gownWe are so pleased to see velvet making an appearance on both the runways and red carpets again! It really is an insanely fabulous fabric and oft over looked. This is a beautiful gown that has its original velvet belt with a silk tie. I love that you can wear the belt with the ties at the front or the back. The skirt of the gown has unexpected volume. This is created by a large, soft pleat in the front for extra volume on the lower half of the skirt.