1960s Silk Oscar de la Renta Dress designer-stella-mccartney Item# D441

Item# D441

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

It is constructed with long vertical panels of fabric that are all cut on the bias so the gown will move to fit your curves

They also make an astonishingly beautiful sound when you move - like the wind rustling through tree tops on a perfect summer day

The cuffs are the caught up in another gathered band of fabric that then buttons down the sides to mimic the front

1960s Silk Oscar de la Renta Dress designer-stella-mccartney Item# D441Silk 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