F2008 Yves Saint Laurent Silk Fitted Dress designer-malcolm-starr The skirt is partially lined

The skirt is partially lined with a white silky rayon and closes with large flat hook & eye and a painted metal zipper

The moss crepe has some stretch and is cut on the bias so you can add a bit to the measurements above Unlined and closes at the side with a metal zipper and three snaps hidden under the top hems edging

This is a stunning day dress that has a hint of what Valentino is doing now to it

Item# SM19

Strapless and boned it curves down past the hips like a glove and then flares out in the most dramatic mermaid skirt

F2008 Yves Saint Laurent Silk Fitted Dress designer-malcolm-starr The skirt is partially linedHailed as one of the seasons most "joltingly dramatic contributions to the current dialogues about tailoring and austerity." by Style. com this was one of Stefano Pilati's strongest collections while at YSL. The "curviform layers of scroll like volumes in skirts" were specifically mentioned as a strong design element and this dress has just that! It is made of a stretch, bias cut silk that conforms to the body until the skirt flares saucily outwards.