Amazing 1971 Oscar de la Renta Bandana Handkerchief Dress w Elastic Off Shoulder Bodice designer-bonnie-cashin The other end extends out

The other end extends out from the waist in a long line to meet the curve

Below that the skirt is cut in a long lean line and sits slightly asymmetrical due to the gathers on the one side

Slit: 30" from hem up

Those two things along with the high neat collar

I love that about it because it just gives you more options on how you're able to wear it

Amazing 1971 Oscar de la Renta Bandana Handkerchief Dress w Elastic Off Shoulder Bodice designer-bonnie-cashin The other end extends outThe Oscar de La Renta boutique label first appeared in 1967. His boutique label is important as it is know for being the first ready to wear line for a Seventh Avenue designer to be launched. These early pieces have lots of hand finishes and are just stunning examples of his work during these early days of his career. I am certain that this dress is from Spring 1971. I have had dresses in other colours with the same bodice treatment and that is the