Late 1960s Oscar de la Renta Deep Brown Flat Velvet & Brocade Dress w Slit Sleeves & Lace Belt designer-la-mendola The fabric is gathered in

The fabric is gathered in a formed high bodice with little straps

but is still sexy and beautiful

The shape is a slightly elongated box that sits perfectly on the body

The dress closes with a back zipper and the jacket has lace covered buttons down the front

waist and collar have all been densely embroidered to highlight the cut of the coat

Late 1960s Oscar de la Renta Deep Brown Flat Velvet & Brocade Dress w Slit Sleeves & Lace Belt designer-la-mendola The fabric is gathered inThe Oscar de La Renta boutique label first appeared in 1967 which makes this dress from one of his very earliest collections for this line. His boutique label is important as is marked 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 example of his work during these early days of his career. I love this dress. It is made out of a gorgeous deep brown velvet