Chic c.1973 Yves Saint Laurent Black Gauzy Feeling Silk Chiffon Dress w Pattern & Full Sleeves designer-bonnie-cashin Over each burst of color

Over each burst of color are hand placed and sewn sequins in the matching metallic color

The bodice is strapless and cut to curve across the front

This is partly due to the base fabric which feels like a mix of cotton

this dress is one of the best 1940s dresses I have seen

Chic c.1973 Yves Saint Laurent Black Gauzy Feeling Silk Chiffon Dress w Pattern & Full Sleeves designer-bonnie-cashin Over each burst of colorThis neckline and silhouette was seen around the 1973 time period and this is a very pretty example of that era. It was made under the creative direction of Yves Saint Laurent. The fabric is a beautiful light weight black silk chiffon that has a pattern cut out from a similar fabric fused onto that. I love this play on transparency that it gives the silk. The cut of the dress is incredible and very easy to wear. The neckline is squared off at the