{"product_id":"spring-1980-yves-saint-laurent-floral-cotton-gauze-wide-shoulder-dress-w-matching-tie-belt","title":"Spring 1980 Yves Saint Laurent Floral Cotton Gauze Wide Shoulder Dress w Matching Tie Belt","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a phenomenal dress in a floral print version of the dresses that walked the runway for the Spring 1980 YSL show.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt was made under the creative direction of Yves Saint Laurent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dress is made out of what feels like a feather light cotton and silk mix. This fabric choice holds the colours beautifully. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe neckline is set wide across so that it sits at the edges of the shoulders. If you are not very broad across the shoulders you may be able to wear it fully off the shoulder but for most I think it will sit at the edges of the shoulder like you see on the dress form here. A wide 7\" ruffle follows the entire neckline and gives it the prettiest flounce all the way around you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnder that the bodice skims down to a low dropped waist that is cut more generously through the middle. I have taken a photo without the belt so you can see how it is cut generously through the body. The dress comes with its matching tie belt that you can cinch in the waist as much as needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe skirt is set into a slightly angled seam around the waist that comes up into a peak at one side. Tiny gathers are set in all along that seam and this is what gives the skirt its incredible volume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe skirt falls shorter at the side to match the peak of the seam of the skirt. As it circles around the back it gets longer. If you were to lay this out and open the skirt it is more than a full circle around. That volume combined with the lightness of the fabric gives you incredible movement when you move.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is an absolutely stunning example of his work during this time period and this particular cut of dress is one of my favourites from him. I have had it in several colours and patterns now and this is one of the prettiest I have had.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dress is unlined and closes with a side set zipper. The tie belt is original to the dress.\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\u003eBust: 17\" flat across from side seam to side seam\u003cbr\u003eWaist: 14\" flat across from side seam to side seam\u003cbr\u003eHips: open\u003cbr\u003eTotal length: 45\" from top of shoulder to the shortest point of the front hem, 57.5\" to the longest point of the hem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModern Sizing Equivalent: XS-MED\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItem# DD5589\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReference Photos: Spring 1980 Yves Saint Laurent\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\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\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shrimpton Couture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54004888666396,"sku":"DD5589","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0243\/7483\/files\/1_dfb0988d-0e0a-40d4-a6ce-be040586a966.jpg?v=1752165448","url":"https:\/\/www.shrimptoncouture.com\/products\/spring-1980-yves-saint-laurent-floral-cotton-gauze-wide-shoulder-dress-w-matching-tie-belt","provider":"Shrimpton Couture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}