Spring 1986 Yves Saint Laurent Black Crepe & Jersey Dress w Gold Lame Front & Long Sash Belt designer-madame-gres Both pieces are made from

Both pieces are made from a lightweight

The silk chiffon it is made from is feather light and it is given shape and structure by the addition of two rows of horizontal stitching placed over the hips

The bodice is cut generously with a fullness that comes form the shoulders and curves into a loose cut bust that has a V neck to balance that fullness

This Mignon gown reminds me of the Travilla pieces styled for Marilyn Monroe - it has that same type of feel

Spring 1986 Yves Saint Laurent Black Crepe & Jersey Dress w Gold Lame Front & Long Sash Belt designer-madame-gres Both pieces are made fromThis fabulous dress is the twin the dress that walked the fall 1986 Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche runway. I was so pleased to find a shot of it on because it really shows you just how much it comes to life when worn. He did several variations of this look for that season and I have included some photos of the one gold sided version as well since the cut is similar and it gives you some different angles to be able to see how the dress looks on the