Fabulous Fall 1979 Oscar de la Renta Runway Rhinestone Detailed Velvet Strapless Dress designer-paco-rabanne It is a simple cut

It is a simple cut - strapless and fitted with tiny little rows of gathers running across its surface to create the pattern and texture you see

Along that center line are two rows of ruffles set on either side of the zipper

Bust: approx 17" flat across the back from side to side

Bodice: 14" from top of shoulder to waist

Fabulous Fall 1979 Oscar de la Renta Runway Rhinestone Detailed Velvet Strapless Dress designer-paco-rabanne It is a simple cutIt is almost a miracle to find runway confirmation from address in the late 1970s by Oscar de la Renta. Photos of those shows during this time. Are not as readily available so whenever I can actually date of peace and have a runway confirmation it's very exciting. I also love that having that photo shows just how fabulous this dress is on the body because it's gorgeous as it looks on the dress form it's only really going to come to life once it's on.