Amazing 1971 Oscar de la Renta Bandana Handkerchief Dress w Elastic Off Shoulder Bodice designer-bonnie-cashin When you unhook it the

When you unhook it the entire dress opens

Below that the skirt is cut in a long lean line and sits slightly asymmetrical due to the gathers on the one side

It is all done so that it sits in a certain way on your hips and then that in turn affects how the entire dress sits on your body

Reference Photos: Fall 1997 Herve Leger Runway

they talk about Halston's cashmere pieces and quote Polly Mellon as saying: "His cashmere pieces to the floor

Amazing 1971 Oscar de la Renta Bandana Handkerchief Dress w Elastic Off Shoulder Bodice designer-bonnie-cashin When you unhook it theThe Oscar de La Renta boutique label first appeared in 1967. His boutique label is important as it is know for being the first ready to wear line for a Seventh Avenue designer to be launched. These early pieces have lots of hand finishes and are just stunning examples of his work during these early days of his career. I am certain that this dress is from Spring 1971. I have had dresses in other colours with the same bodice treatment and that is the