1970s Oscar De la Renta Butterfly Gown designer-roberto-cavalli Fully lined in black silky

Fully lined in black silky rayon and closes with a back zipper

It is amazing and special

Bodice: 50" from neck to hem

This is somewhat outside of my usual realm so though I know these are at least turn of the century I cannot give an exact date - they could be far older

Outer gown

1970s Oscar De la Renta Butterfly Gown designer-roberto-cavalli Fully lined in black silkyKnown for his feminine, romantic designs, this gown is a slight departure for Oscar and shows that he can do sensuality and sexy with the best of them. A butterfly acts as the only coverage on the bodice of the dress the rest is fine black netting that is completely see through. The butterfly is heavily beaded and done in a spectacular array of metallic colors. The back is slit open to the waist. The skirting is black silk velvet and is an almost