1973 Oscar de la Renta Metallic Silk Brocade Off Shoulder Dress designer-balenciaga The waist is seamed but

The waist is seamed but cut fairly loose and there is a netted sash that came with the dress that you can use to cinch it in for more shape

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The cape itself is cut long and lean so that the height created by the wild shoulders is made even more so

The straps are a slightly teeny bit darker shade of white but I think one more round of cleaning would brighten it and make it completely even

The skirt swings out in a full swirl of pleats - each is permanently pressed into the fabric and the result is hundreds of very fine and perfectly matched pleats

1973 Oscar de la Renta Metallic Silk Brocade Off Shoulder Dress designer-balenciaga The waist is seamed butI have had twins of this dress in the shop before and it is always thrilling to find another, especially in such a wearable size and in such excellent condition. The dress is very beautiful and is an absolute knock out once on. It is also very representative of his work during this time period. The fabric is quite exceptional and the silk metallic brocade forms a stunning design that runs from shoulder to hem. The fabric is lighter in weight then you