1970s Purple Metallic Oscar De La Renta Dress designer-victor-costa The shorter inset piece is

The shorter inset piece is 4

and that this dress was produced and made by hand

The neck is cut extremely high so that it can sit right up under your chin or you can fold it down to feel more like a classic turtleneck

It is remarkable to find all four pieces together as well

1970s Purple Metallic Oscar De La Renta Dress designer-victor-costa The shorter inset piece isWhat a fabulous little dress and I always love having Oscar's earlier pieces in the shop. The dress is very light I know it looks like it should not be with all that glittering gold, and indeed at first glance it appears to be a brocade, but the fabric is actually a light textured silk organza. Woven through this is a gold thread that highlights the vibrant print custom screened onto the dress. The pattern is fantastic pinks and purples create a vivid