1960s Embroidered Silk Oscar de la Renta Gown designer-bill-gibb Fully lined in brown silky

Fully lined in brown silky rayon

Both the front and back plunge in a V and the front is anchored with a rosette made of the same fabric

The fabric is very beautiful on this one - the metallic design is a stunning combination of blue and gold with shots of pink and green thread worked in - these catch and glimmer in the light wonderfully

The bodice is simple with tiny straps - I love the little bows that sit at the base of each strap

A linen like base in a just-off-white color is cut in a simple sheath

1960s Embroidered Silk Oscar de la Renta Gown designer-bill-gibb Fully lined in brown silkyThis 1960s embroidered silk organza gown by Oscar de la Renta is spectacular and even better in person then how it has photoed. Made out of a black silk organza, the fabric was then covered in hand embroidered vines, made from an off white heavy thread. The design is raised and applied in a way that each design that covers the dress is highlighted to maximum effect. The workmanship is wonderful. The bodice is plunged at the front and each sleeve