F/W 2009 Azzedine Alaia Burgundy Silk & Chenille Knit Dress designer-joy-stevens The bodice is scooped and

The bodice is scooped and the waist set high

I have always kind of loved the photo of Joan Collins in the near twin of this fabulous Yves Saint Laurent jacket so I was thrilled to have this one land in the shop

deep plunge at the front and under each arm

I placed it slung around the neck here but you could wear it a number of ways

F/W 2009 Azzedine Alaia Burgundy Silk & Chenille Knit Dress designer-joy-stevens The bodice is scooped andRachel Zoe wore a dress from this same collection when she debuted her windows for Tiffany. Her version had a full sleeve but this version is more of a cocktail dress with a simple sleeveless bandeau style bodice and a strap that wraps up and around the neck. I love the gathered design that is created by the bands that circle the dress from top to bottom. The ones around the bodice are the same fine knit fabric as the base and the ones that circle the