1970s Oscar De la Renta Butterfly Gown designer-roberto-cavalli That is a double seal

That is a double seal of approval

The skirt also falls on the bias from a curved seam at the waist and there is a high slit that exposes the thigh - set so high that it is almost scandalous

Length: 25" from neck to hem with an additional 2" at the back

This is somewhat outside of my usual realm so though I know these are at least turn of the century I cannot give an exact date - they could be far older

1970s Oscar De la Renta Butterfly Gown designer-roberto-cavalli That is a double sealKnown for his feminine, romantic designs, this gown is a slight departure for Oscar and shows that he can do sensuality and sexy with the best of them. A butterfly acts as the only coverage on the bodice of the dress the rest is fine black netting that is completely see through. The butterfly is heavily beaded and done in a spectacular array of metallic colors. The back is slit open to the waist. The skirting is black silk velvet and is an almost