1985 Yves Saint Laurent Red Crushed Velvet Wrap Plunge Dress designer-christian-dior It is so forgiving on

It is so forgiving on the body and flattering

while the actual measurements will allow for a fuller framed girl to also carry it off

The gold thread used is a real metallic thread and it is woven through the black base with different weaves to create the most wonderful effect and allow the rose pattern to feel like it is raised off the fabric

These are so rare the effect to the value is minimal

1985 Yves Saint Laurent Red Crushed Velvet Wrap Plunge Dress designer-christian-dior It is so forgiving onThroughout various collections during the eighties Yves did several variations of these draped wrap dresses. They were made in a variety of vibrant beautiful colors and different fabrications. The best ones had the deep plunging front that you see on this one. This particular design also has amazing sleeves that are very full just above their cuffs. This gives the dress a bit of a forties feel to it that I love. For this one he used a red crushed