c 1970 Oscar de la Renta Black Silk Taffeta Backless Halter Neck Dress w Extensive Ruffle Detailing z-archive-pinks This beautifully ties the whole

This beautifully ties the whole dress together

The silk chiffon is lightweight and the excess fabric really allows the skirt to swirl around you as you move

Bust:to 20 " flat across from side seam to side seam (bias cut)

Yet because the fabric is so light it falls fairly straight with just a suggestion of that fullness when it is on the body

I love the almost watteau back and the extra fullness of the cut there

c 1970 Oscar de la Renta Black Silk Taffeta Backless Halter Neck Dress w Extensive Ruffle Detailing z-archive-pinks This beautifully ties the wholeLate 60s maybe the first couple years of the 1970s and it seems similar to some of the pieces I've seen from the 1970 season. Under the creative direction of Oscar de la Renta The dress is made from a beautiful black silk taffeta that holds the shape and volume that this dress has perfectly. The fabric choice also keeps the dress fairly light in weight while giving the dress some structure and shape. Two shaped triangles cover the front of the bodice