Spring 1990 Oscar De La Renta Deep Sapphire Blue Silk Chiffon Strapless Dress designer-ted-lapidus The effect is of lightness

The effect is of lightness and floating when the wearer moves

His velvet pieces have an extra layer pf texture to them because of the richness of the fabric that I just adore

Bust: no true seams and adjustable

You can see the hidden set stitching where the gathers have been lightly caught in a line down the front

That fabric choice is what gives these dresses the perfect drape and fit

Spring 1990 Oscar De La Renta Deep Sapphire Blue Silk Chiffon Strapless Dress designer-ted-lapidus The effect is of lightnessI have had the twin of this before and I was very pleased to have found a second. This dress beautifully showcases the genius of Oscar de la Renta and the work that he was doing in this time period. The attention to detail alone is fabulous. The dress has a beautiful elegance to it and is quite striking. This sense of refinement is a constant in Oscar's work and I particularly love the earlier examples of it. You can see how many of the elements in