Amazing 1971 Oscar de la Renta Bandana Handkerchief Dress w Elastic Off Shoulder Bodice designer-bonnie-cashin There is a darkening to

There is a darkening to the fabric on a couple of small areas to the inner dress - this does not show once on - and the very slightest of press marks here there to the seams

Below that the skirt is cut in a long lean line and sits slightly asymmetrical due to the gathers on the one side

It is all done so that it sits in a certain way on your hips and then that in turn affects how the entire dress sits on your body

When you unhook it the entire dress opens

The other end extends out from the waist in a long line to meet the curve

Amazing 1971 Oscar de la Renta Bandana Handkerchief Dress w Elastic Off Shoulder Bodice designer-bonnie-cashin There is a darkening toThe Oscar de La Renta boutique label first appeared in 1967. His boutique label is important as it is know for being 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 examples of his work during these early days of his career. I am certain that this dress is from Spring 1971. I have had dresses in other colours with the same bodice treatment and that is the