1980s Victor Costa Strapless Jersey Dress w Iridescent Feather Bodice Detail designer-tina-lesser On the runway they were

On the runway they were stiffened to heighten their drama but for retail the bows are softer and drape beautifully

There are marks under both arms and I have photoed each side for you to see

In addition to all of that this one also has it's original inner slip as well

This dress has the added bonus of having a all black version of it photoed for Vogue in 1973 so we know the exact date it is from

/  (2) The haute couture sketch of the dress as documented on page 114 of Yves Saint Laurent

1980s Victor Costa Strapless Jersey Dress w Iridescent Feather Bodice Detail designer-tina-lesser On the runway they wereVictor Costa launched his label in 1974 and was known for producing versions of what was seen on the Paris runways. Costa chose good fabrics for his designs and even though his work was often very close interpretations of other designs he did add his own unique twist when it came to colours, cut and fabrics. Some of his work is quite lovely and this dress is one of the very good pieces that he did. This is such a great little dress. It is simple yet