Amazing 1971 Oscar de la Renta Bandana Handkerchief Dress w Elastic Off Shoulder Bodice z-archive-greens The skirt skims over the

The skirt skims over the hips and then gently widens out as it nears the hem

Reference Photo: Sophia Loren in Loris Azzaro at Cannes

A rhinestone collar creates a pretty halter neckline

Fully lined in a deep olive silky rayon and buttons down the front

Fully lined in a second layer of the same silk chiffon through the bodice and skirt

Amazing 1971 Oscar de la Renta Bandana Handkerchief Dress w Elastic Off Shoulder Bodice z-archive-greens The skirt skims over theThe Oscar de La Renta boutique label first appeared in 1967. His boutique label is important as it is know for being 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 examples of his work during these early days of his career. I am certain that this dress is from Spring 1971. I have had dresses in other colours with the same bodice treatment and that is the