1969 Oscar de la Renta Black Taffeta Lace Flare Long Sleeve Cocktail Dress top handle bag These same studded straps provide

These same studded straps provide support to the bust and extend over the shoulders

This Gianni Versace Couture mini skirt from 1996 is cut in a fitted silhouette in black faux leather

This Christian Dior brooch from the 1990s is formed in a standing cat silhouette with an arched back and raised tail

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1969 Oscar de la Renta Black Taffeta Lace Flare Long Sleeve Cocktail Dress top handle bag These same studded straps provideThis Oscar de la Renta cocktail dress from 1969 is cut in a fitted silhouette with long sleeves and a dropped waist. It features a scoop neckline and a center front row of covered buttons. The skirt flares from the low waist in gathered black taffeta with a lace under layer extending at the hem. A self tie belt defines the hips.