Fall 1977 Yves Saint Laurent Pretty Floral Printed Silk Smock Dress w Velvet Detailing designer-Ady-Couture November 1

November 1

I love the exotic feel and the dramatic statement the combination of the pink and silver

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The suede gives it enough body to hold the form and structure of the coat

A seam is set vertically across the front and from it dangles two flat loops of fabric that sit around each other

Fall 1977 Yves Saint Laurent Pretty Floral Printed Silk Smock Dress w Velvet Detailing designer-Ady-Couture November 1This is an iconic and classic look from the Rive Gauche collection. I have dated this one to the 1977 collection based on the version of the label and print that is similar to the one in the reference photo I have included here. That shot was used for the ad campaign that year. These are so easy to wear and very comfortable. You just slip this on and you are ready to go. This can also be belted to add shaped and bring the length up which gives the