{"product_id":"fall-1984-yves-saint-laurent-runway-black-velvet-wrap-dress-w-iridescent-olive-coloured-silk-ruffles","title":"Fall 1984 Yves Saint Laurent Runway Black Velvet Wrap Dress w Iridescent Olive Coloured Silk Ruffles","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe twin of this dress walked the runway for the Fall 1984 Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt was made under the creative direction of Yves Saint Laurent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is the second time I have had this dress and I love it even more this time around. We were so pleased to find shots of it on because it really shows you just how much it comes to life when worn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is extraordinary and it is a stunning example of his work during this time period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe wrap design of the dress is easy to fit and is also very flattering for so many body types. I love the soft and romantic lines that this dress has.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dress is made of a black velvet that has enough weight to hold the shape that you see but still feels light in weight on the body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA wide ruffle in an olive coloured iridescent silk taffeta runs around the neck starting at the base of the front plunge. It curves up and around the neck and then comes back down across the front. It is caught up at the side and then falls all the way to the hem where it circles all the way around you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis stunning framing of the entire front of your body is beautiful and gives the dress its dramatic feel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is an inner strap inside the dress that wraps around your waist and hooks into place and then a long attached silk tie in a matching green ties into place at the side. On the runway the tie was shown tied into a signature Yves bow and I have shot it that way here. The wrapping of the dress allows you to adjust the fit around you so that it sits perfectly on you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe skirt curves over the hips and falls to the hem in a long column. The wrap over design let you see a flash of bare leg when you move or walk. The ruffles hide most of your leg but it does peak out as you walk. It is an insanely sexy detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs good as the dress looks on the dress form it is even better in person and on a body. It looks remarkably simple yet is genius in its execution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dress is fully lined in a black silk and closes with a inner strap that hooks around the waist. It ties to one side on the exterior as described above. A zipper is hidden at the end of each sleeve. I see a tiny bit of change of direction in the velvet at the crease under the arms. The easy wrap cut makes it easy to fit a range of sizes. You could easily adjust the inner waist if needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is no size tag present. Please go by the measurements listed below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSleeves: 23.5\" and they are just under 16\" around the upper arm\u003cbr\u003eShoulders: 15\"\u003cbr\u003eBust: to 21\" flat across from side seam to side seam and adjustable by the wrapping of the dress.\u003cbr\u003eWaist: to 17.5\" flat across from side seam to side seam and adjustable by the wrapping of the dress.\u003cbr\u003eHips: to 21\" flat across from side seam to side seam and adjustable by the wrapping of the dress.\u003cbr\u003eTotal length: 56.5\" from neck to longest point of the hem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItem# DD5856\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll items are thoroughly checked over before shipping. Unless noted everything in our shop has been professionally cleaned. All sales are final. Overseas clients will be emailed to obtain agreement to our final sales policy before the order is shipped as per our return policy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shrimpton Couture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54898877464860,"sku":"DD5856","price":2400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0243\/7483\/files\/1_6fef1687-30e7-40d8-ba17-8568b8939707.jpg?v=1762444014","url":"https:\/\/www.shrimptoncouture.com\/products\/fall-1984-yves-saint-laurent-runway-black-velvet-wrap-dress-w-iridescent-olive-coloured-silk-ruffles","provider":"Shrimpton Couture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}