Oscar De la Renta worked for Jane Derby in 1965 before buying the company in 1969 and changing it to his own label. That gives us a precise 4 year window in which to date this in and also means it is from the very beginning of his career - prior to Jane Derby he was working under and for other labels but not doing his own accredited design work. The dress is amazing and I am besotted with it. I love the shape and cut - it is so simple bu the elements used are so fabulous that it ends up being a piece that could still hold its own today. The fabric is a silver and blue silk brocade and the silver has been woven through the fabric so that  series of silver dots adorn the entire surface. The neckline is a deep V and there is a modestly panel sewn in (which could easily be removed if you wanted the full plunge effect) A wide band of silver cording, pearls and rhinestones follow the V of the neck and circle the waist. He also circles the hem with this same detailing. The photos do not come close to doing it justice - it is spectacular in person! Excellent condition and a fabulous, very early Oscar De La Renta piece!

Fully lined in a blue silk and closes with a side painted metal zipper.

Bust: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 12" from neck to waist
Skirt: 42" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD1838

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.