Evening dress
Designer
Oscar de la Renta
(1932 - 2014)
Fall/Winter 1999
Silk faille
Gift of Mrs. Elizabeth Graham Weymouth
Object number2012.61.3
This sheath gown is constructed with double-layers, an underlining, and reinforced hems. It is cut on the straight grain from faille. The stiff, ribbed fabric supports the long, vertical seams for a silhouette that flares away from the body.
DescriptionBright lime green sleeveless two-piece evening dress with train in silk faille and coordinating underskirt / petticoat in stiff sheer nylon with wide purple silk border at hem and waistband yokeExhibitions