1981 Yves Saint Laurent Embroidered Silk Taffeta Full Maxi Skirt designer-biba A simple cut is offset

A simple cut is offset by dramatic fabric

I am almost certain that this is an unlabeled Oscar de la Renta boutique dress

Hips:17 " flat across from side seam to side seam

but more fitted feel

The shoulders are squared off and the body is cut to have a suggestion of shape at the waist

1981 Yves Saint Laurent Embroidered Silk Taffeta Full Maxi Skirt designer-biba A simple cut is offsetIn an amazing testament to construction and pure joy of form, this extravagant full length skirt by Yves Saint Laurent is perfection. The skirt is made of a rich combination of a black silk taffeta that has a scattering of little embellishments that to me look like little flames. Each of these are individually embroidered into the fabric with a coral red edging and a metallic gold thread center. These cover the surface of the skirt quite extensively