Yves Saint Laurent YSL Multicolor Floral Print Top and Skirt Set, 1980s

There is usually an ode to art in Yves Saint Laurent’s fashion. Whether through style lines, prints, or colors, Saint Laurent consistently has been shown to design with respect for the past, present and future. Though a 1980s design, Saint Laurent recaptures a 60s/70s feel and reprises it to a fresh ensemble. Done in a vivid silk print, this skirt and blouse features a floral motif with colors of teal, Kelly green, wisteria and yellow orange on a vermillion ground.

The blouse slips over the head and is tied to the left shoulder. The yoked skirt is slopes down to the left side and is tied in place as flounces flutter from this point into the sweep of the skirt. When worn together the tropical colors and diagonals of the garments’ cut create a feel of motion. Naturally, these can be worn separately adding a new life to a casual look. A similar design is pictured above on model Mounia circa 1982.

Size: 42

Size estimate: Small/Medium

Measurements:

Top:

Bust: 34 inches

Waist: 30 inches

Hips: 38 inches

Length: 27 inches

Skirt:

Waist: 29 inches

Hips: 38 inches

Length: longest point: 39 inches, and curves up to 26 inches at the side.

Both pieces are unlined and extremely light. The tie closures allow for ease of wear. The skirt and the blouse are in excellent condition and have been professionally cleaned and pressed. 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.