1970s Oscar De la Renta Butterfly Gown designer-roberto-cavalli Length: 25" from neck to

Length: 25" from neck to hem with an additional 2" at the back

This is somewhat outside of my usual realm so though I know these are at least turn of the century I cannot give an exact date - they could be far older

Bodice: 50" from neck to hem

It is an insane and instantly recognizable controlled chaos of color done on a plush cotton velvet

It closes with hidden snaps down the front that continue along one side of the waist

1970s Oscar De la Renta Butterfly Gown designer-roberto-cavalli Length: 25" from neck toKnown for his feminine, romantic designs, this gown is a slight departure for Oscar and shows that he can do sensuality and sexy with the best of them. A butterfly acts as the only coverage on the bodice of the dress the rest is fine black netting that is completely see through. The butterfly is heavily beaded and done in a spectacular array of metallic colors. The back is slit open to the waist. The skirting is black silk velvet and is an almost