Amazing Fall 1984 Yves Saint Laurent Runway Silk Taffeta Ruffle & Velvet Wrap Dress designer-luisa-beccaria Bodice: 14" from top of

Bodice: 14" from top of shoulder to bottom of velvet ribbon at the lowest point

5 from top of shoulder to waist

the fabric is a light wool that has a great texture worked into the weave

It begins on one side and the angles up towards the shoulder on the opposite side

The bead and jet beads seem to be entirely present with perhaps the occasional one missing around the edge of the neck

Amazing Fall 1984 Yves Saint Laurent Runway Silk Taffeta Ruffle & Velvet Wrap Dress designer-luisa-beccaria Bodice: 14" from top ofThis is dress is the all black twin of the dress that walked the Fall 1984 Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche runway. We were so pleased to find shots of it on because it really shows you just how much it comes to life when worn. It is extraordinary and it is a stunning example of his work during this time period. The wrap design is so flattering for so many body types. I am in complete love with it. I love the soft and romantic lines that this dress has.