Stunning 1980s Oscar de la Renta Velvet Devore & Silk Chiffon Dress w Balloon Sleeves & Metallic Thread designer-ronald-amey The dress has a V

The dress has a V neck and long sleeves that each end in a pouf made out of a black silk satin that gives them an interesting finish

I believe this dress to have been from or about the time period of her TV show (1953-61)

Tagged a modern IT44

Elastic Waist: 13-19" flat across from side seam to side seam

It curves over the upper hips and then a low wide skirt is attached with a precise series of knife pleats

Stunning 1980s Oscar de la Renta Velvet Devore & Silk Chiffon Dress w Balloon Sleeves & Metallic Thread designer-ronald-amey The dress has a VI had a dress similar to this in the past and I think I love it even more this time around. It is a beautiful example of the genius of Mr. de la Renta's work and his attention to detail. It 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 these earlier examples of that aesthetic. You can see how many of the elements you see in pieces like this were carried forward