Oscar de La Renta apprenticed with Balenciaga and learned every detail of the business from the maestro. To incorporate silk velvet onto chiffon is pure talent. The round collar of the chiffon is double rolled so it lays perfectly on the neck. The sleeves are slight dolmen in style to give some extra room for movement. Velvet was cut in a scroll pattern and applied to the chiffon on the plunging neckline. Designed to fit the body through the hips with a slight flare at the hem. Measures as follows Shoulders 15, Sleeves 23, Armhole 8.5, Bust 36, Waist 28, Hips 38, Length 54 Excellent condition This dress came out of an estate that the owner only wore her dresses once or not at all. There are no marks to the velvet