1980s Emerald Silk Taffeta Dior Off Shoulder Dress Couture Runway Rare I love how the waist

I love how the waist is slightly gathered

Fused into the lace is a soft silk mohair yarn that seems to extend and create the hem of the to and skirt like magic

The cut is equally perfect - a fitted nips in at the waist with the skirt set in a series of flat pleats around the waist

The cuffs pick up that same curved shape

The attached ties is miles long and you can style is numerous ways -some I have shown here

1980s Emerald Silk Taffeta Dior Off Shoulder Dress Couture Runway Rare I love how the waistThis is an amazing mid eighties number that is so representative of the more subtle and elegant movement of that time period. The long and lean silhouette was in full swing but you still see the use of extravagant draping and that gorgeous bare shoulder silhouette that is presented beautifully in this dress. The draped collar is set so that it flows right into the "sleeve" and the result leaves the entire shoulder bare. The bodice has softly placed