1970s Yves Saint Laurent Print Challis Dress designer-zandra-rhodes The palette is a nude

The palette is a nude with soft pops of gold and pale tawny pinks

25" flat across from side seam to side seam

It has its original belt and is just amazing

who wore a Fratini gown for her 21st birthday portrait

The twin of this stunning blue crushed velvet maxi dress by Oscar de la Renta is held in the Goldstein Museum of Design (the last photo is their collection archive photo) and they have this dated as being from the 1960-1965 period

1970s Yves Saint Laurent Print Challis Dress designer-zandra-rhodes The palette is a nudeThis is a classic YSL silhouette. A high ruffled neck and attached tie sit atop a full smocked shape. The sleeves are tremendously full above a wide buttoned cuff. You can cinch it in as shown with the original tie belt or wear loose and full. The upper shoulders are lined and the rest left unlined. The closer you get the more you realize how brilliant the print really is! No flaws. Shoulders: 14" Sleeves: 25" Bust: 19. 5" flat across from side seam