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

most notably silk chiffon

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

Elbow length sleeves a high neck and a nod to detailing at the waist while following the fashion of a tubular shape

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

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 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