1970 Yves Saint Laurent Black Multicolored Silk Floral Peasant Dress

Feminine, fun, and a little flirty, this 1970s peasant dress superbly captures the stylish, vintage mystique of the decade. Saint Laurent’s appeal for art made vivid colors and prints strike across his designs in unconventional ways that draw the eye. This wrap-style dress, done in a black silk, is covered with a soft floral motif done in a modified secondary triad color scheme.

Goldenrod and iris colored flowers play off of the leaf-greens which are all accented by unexpected azure tones. Using the same color in an open plaid, ruffle details outline the garment as the beautifully draped collar flutters down centre front in a jabot style it flows all the way to the knee and then circles the hem. The V-neckline and the inverted V-hem balance each other perfectly. This ruffling is repeated at the sleeve cuff. The dress come with the matching sash to support the wrap-style and for a more defined waist.

Size: 34

Size estimate: XS/S

Shoulders: 13 inches

Sleeves: 23 inches

Bust: 36 inches

Waist: 27 inches

Hips: 37 inches

Length: 42 inches

At the neck, there is an interior tie for a closure and hooks at the waist. The dress is unlined, but faced around the neck edge. Professionally cleaned and pressed, this dress is in excellent condition. High-quality vintage pieces like this are yours to live in and love while increasing in value every year. It’s never too soon to start collecting them, as an investment in your wardrobe—and in yourself.