Fall 1977 Yves Saint Laurent Pretty Floral Printed Silk Smock Dress w Velvet Detailing designer-Ady-Couture The waist nips in and

The waist nips in and the back is left completely bare

The suede gives it enough body to hold the form and structure of the coat

there is a yoke across the top of the shoulders and the fabric is set into that edge of the yoke in a series of pleats

The skirt has a more fitted cut around the hip and then a contrasting panel of printed fabric that flares out in a pretty swing of fabric

The cut is stunning and everything you want from a dress from this era

Fall 1977 Yves Saint Laurent Pretty Floral Printed Silk Smock Dress w Velvet Detailing designer-Ady-Couture The waist nips in andThis is an iconic and classic look from the Rive Gauche collection. I have dated this one to the 1977 collection based on the version of the label and print that is similar to the one in the reference photo I have included here. That shot was used for the ad campaign that year. These are so easy to wear and very comfortable. You just slip this on and you are ready to go. This can also be belted to add shaped and bring the length up which gives the