1970s Beaded Zandra Rhodes Silk Dress designer-oscar-de-la-renta The base of the dress

The base of the dress is dyed in an ombre like effect in wonderful and flattering shades of corals and oranges that deepen in hue as they reach the ground

I love the sexy plunge the front creates and the saucy little tie at the neck

Jacquard pattern of a musical staff throughout

A wonderful example and an earlier Ceil Chapman

1970s Beaded Zandra Rhodes Silk Dress designer-oscar-de-la-renta The base of the dressZandra Rhodes is one of my favorite designers and it is always a treat to have one of her pieces for you! Some of her longer gowns are so over the top they are hard to fit into real life but this is a very wearable, gorgeous piece that can go for a fancier day piece to cocktail wear with ease. Hand painted silk chiffon over a silk interior has a asymmetrical hem and waist detailing. The bodice has sequin work that was hand applied and the edges are