1980s Yves Saint Laurent Black Velvet, Lace & Jersey Dress designer-oscar-de-la-renta all done on a deep

all done on a deep blue backdrop

It is important to note that those beautiful curves are created solely through the placement of the lace using the grain of the fabric and the cut to create this

clear glass tube beads that are hand applied

This one is solid swatch of deep red sequins on a black knit and elastic base and is a little taller so give a touch more coverage

It is a very chic dress with a very definitive "New Look" to it

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Black Velvet, Lace & Jersey Dress designer-oscar-de-la-renta all done on a deepThe lines on this little black dress are pure Yves Saint Laurent for this time period. The dress is made from a combination of a inky black velvet that he has used for the upper bodice, a semi transparent lace through the mid riff area and a bandage like jersey knit for the skirt. At the front the neckline dips very low to meet the lace inset that runs around the center of the dress. The sleeves are long and slim with zippers at each cuff. The back is