1960s Oscar De la Renta Colorful Maxi designer-mary-mcfadden This allows the sleeve to

This allows the sleeve to pouf up above the cuff for a pretty feminine detail

The back has an elastic so is easy to fit

Lean sleeves and high neck complete the look

There was only enough salvageable fabric from the original antique garment to make this one

Each strap is cut and set slightly different from the other and they are placed so that the bodice ends up sitting slightly asymmetrical across the bust

1960s Oscar De la Renta Colorful Maxi designer-mary-mcfadden This allows the sleeve toYou have probably gotten the idea that I love pieces with color and this beauty has color in spades! Its a deliciously fabulous early Oscar De la Renta piece is a cotton that has a wonderful bright, cheerful, eye stopping design from shoulder to hem. The skirt is a full A line with lots of fabric. It's fully lined so between that and the exterior it has a good weight to it so it falls well and it helps hold the shape. The top part is Oscar's signature