1960s Silk Oscar de la Renta Dress designer-stella-mccartney Each sleeve has hidden snaps

Each sleeve has hidden snaps under the decorative row of buttons on the cuff

It is backed in Muslin to give it a little weight but not to feel cumbersome to the wearer - this allows it to hold the almost sculptural shape better

Elbow length sleeves a high neck and a nod to detailing at the waist while following the fashion of a tubular shape

Item# D441

The cuffs are the caught up in another gathered band of fabric that then buttons down the sides to mimic the front

1960s Silk Oscar de la Renta Dress designer-stella-mccartney Each sleeve has hidden snapsSilk voile is one of my favorite fabrics it hold color exceptionally well and it is very light but still has a touch of structure to it so when it is used in layers like this you get a wonderful sense of volume without bulk or heaviness. The color palette on this is just exceptional. It is a confection of ruffles really! A ruffle circles the neck and each wide sleeve ends in one! The skirt is a marvel literally yards of silk in a huge circle with a