1963 Yves Saint Laurent Couture Evening Dress Owned by Claudette Colbert period_1980s the suit has attached shorts

the suit has attached shorts that peek out from under the top

The light and airy dress has an elastic waist and is made in a vertical herringbone stripe fabric

Width: 2 inches

The dress features a delicate abstract floral design in gold embroidered passementerie

The bottom of the skirt has scalloped edging with black embroidery

1963 Yves Saint Laurent Couture Evening Dress Owned by Claudette Colbert period_1980s the suit has attached shortsHistorically significant 1963 Yves Saint Laurent garnet red couture beaded evening ensemble. This two piece midi skirt and top ensemble was acquired from the estate of Claudette Colbert, preeminent Hollywood Golden Age leading lady. The ensemble consists of a calf length layered sheer chiffon skirt with structured hem and silk waist band, and a sleeveless top with a mock turtleneck. The top features red and green glass seed bead and chandelier bead