1970s Black Velvet & Braid Yves Saint Laurent Dress designer-alfred-bosand This late 50s

This late 50s

small spot on the back of one cuff near the edge

The entire top portion is attached at the shoulders but is actually like a little bolero as the dress continues up and under it

You can of course bring it back in

An exquisite silk Galanos that is absolutely wonderful

1970s Black Velvet & Braid Yves Saint Laurent Dress designer-alfred-bosand This late 50sA luxurious, rich black velvet maxi dress has a stunning slim column cut. This gown by Yves Saint Laurent is stunning in its simplicity. It flows to the floor in a widening fall of velvet. Yves takes that and then adds a classic YSL detailing through the shoulders and neck with twist with wide flat braids set into the seams an adornment used over and over on pieces form this time period and making it instantly identifiable as a YSL piece. The cut is