1960s Silk Oscar De La Renta Museum Piece Dress designer-john-kloss Each is a pastel color

Each is a pastel color and repeats in a combination of baby blue

William de Lillo (deceased 2011) was born in Belgium and came to the United States in the 1950's

The fabric is a polished silk I believe - it has enough weight to help hold the shape and structure of the dress but is comfortable to wear

This is an interesting piece

the Robert McLaughlin Gallery in Oshawa (1997)

1960s Silk Oscar De La Renta Museum Piece Dress designer-john-kloss Each is a pastel colorThe twin of this dress is held in the Fashion Study Collection at the Columbian College of Chicago. It is a very pretty a feminine example of Oscar's early work. It has an almost Victorian feel to it emphasized by both the fabric choice, print and ruffled details. The top is quite fitted with a scooped neck and back. Each sleeve is to the elbow and ends in a darling little ruffle. The skirt is cut so that the outer silk organza layer has a wonderful