Gorgeous 1980s Oscar de la Renta Black Beaded Bow Dress in a Rich Ruby Red Velvet designer-i-magnin long sleeves and scooped neckline

long sleeves and scooped neckline

snap to close down the front much like a cardigan/sweater style

The front skims the body to the banded waist - highlighted by two large buttons

The skirt has a full built in upper bodice that is made of a fine black muslin

Gorgeous 1980s Oscar de la Renta Black Beaded Bow Dress in a Rich Ruby Red Velvet designer-i-magnin long sleeves and scooped necklineI love when I find these earlier examples of Oscar de la Renta's work. He would have been more personally involved in them and they really showcase the designer he was to become. It reminds me of the butterfly front dress jerry Hall wore for the Fall 1979 show and I suspect that this was made in and around that time period. The dress really showcases the the genius of his work and attention to detail. I love it. This is an amazing strapless dress that