Prettiest Early 1970s Oscar de la Renta Floral Printed Halter Dress w Crossed Strap Open Back z-archive-valentino The dress is suspended from

The dress is suspended from tiny double straps that curve over each shoulder

There is a slight loosening to the pleats on the over piece but this happens to every one of these that I have seen so is not considered a flaw

I have had sleeved and one shoulder versions of this Bill Tice dress that had the same gold lame detail applied to the jersey but this is the first time I have seen this exact design

The dress is made up of two layers

What a dramatic set

Prettiest Early 1970s Oscar de la Renta Floral Printed Halter Dress w Crossed Strap Open Back z-archive-valentino The dress is suspended fromThe Oscar de La Renta boutique label first appeared in 1967 which makes this one from one of the very earliest collection for this line. His boutique label is important as is marked the first ready to wear line for a Seventh Avenue designer to be launched. These early pieces have lots of hand finishes and are just stunning example of his work during these early days of his career. I suspect that this dress is from either Spring 1970 or Spring 1972.