Black and white wool dress; black wool body with white silk insets at collar and cuffs; white notched collar sewn under black V-neckline; "V" is heavily embellished with gold beading, chain, and rhinestones; back shoulder darts; waistline seam falls at natural waist; center back zipper closure; black belt at waist with hook closures in back, attached to gold V at buckle; belt buckle is heavily embellished with gold beading, chain, and clear rinestones as well as tiny pearls; set-in sleeves ending 3.5 inches above wrists, heavily embellished with gold beading, chain, and rinestones; 3.5 inch white silk cuffs that open to outside are attached to black portion of sleeves from the inside; gathered skirt has inseam pockets on both side seams at hips; fully lined. Worn by Peg Bradley.
A. Red and white printed sheer organdy dress; peasant style dress; triangle print, smaller scale on bodice; Bertha collar with 1 standing ruffle and 1 falling ruffle; bishop sleeves with elastic cuff and ruffle; natural waistline; gathered skirt; knee-length. B. Red and white printed sheer organdy sash belt.
A. Peach silk chiffon sheath underdress; narrow spaghetti straps; straight skirt; full evening length; lined; rolled hem. B. Peach silk chiffon with gold damask caftan overdress; jewel neckline; mid-calf length in front, full length in back; rolled hem; gold overcast finish on neck and sleeves. From Oscar de la Renta's Spring/Summer 1983 collection.
Underdress without caftan (Object ID #1999.136.a)
Detail of caftan with arms lifted (Object ID #1999.136.b)
A. Peach silk chiffon sheath underdress; narrow spaghetti straps; straight skirt; full evening length; lined; rolled hem. Worn with caftan (Object ID #1999.136.b) to form two piece ensemble. From Oscar de la Renta's Spring/Summer 1983 collection.
Two piece ensemble (Object ID #1999.136.ab)
A. Yellow print chiffon evening gown; multicolor paisley print inspired by an Oriental rug; jewel neckline; long sleeves; fitted bodice; natural waistline; long gathered skirt. B. Leather belt covered in matching fabric. Worn by donor to her parents' 50th anniversary and the opening of the Milwaukee Center.
Black floral print jersey dress; folkloric florals in teal green, white, orange, yellow, and purple; border print on hem has yellow horizontal stripes with diamond patterns and florals; jewel neckline; elastic gathered bodice; center back zipper closure; full set-in bishop sleeves with one button cuffs; full gathered skirt to ankles; unlined. Worn by the donor, Joan Urdan. From Oscar de la Renta's Fall/Winter 1971 collection.
A. Red herringbone wool suit jacket; Nehru collar; center front button closure with placket; two-piece set-in sleeves; 2 darts in front; underarm side panels meet with open pleat edged in black braid; extends over shoulder to waist at back; seam continues to waist; inset pocket; black edging around neckline, pocket, hem, and center front; center back seam with gathers between side panels. B. Black herringbone wool suit skirt; banded waistband; left side seam zipper and hook closure; 4 darts in front and back; center back seam; 9 inch kick pleat. C. Black silk blouse; ascot collar; 6 center front button closure; set-in sleeves with tucks at sleeve caps; decorative button tucks at cuffs; 4 release darts in front and back. D. Black suede belt with buckle. From Oscar de la Renta's Fall/Winter 1979 collection.
Blouse and skirt without jacket and belt (Object ID #2006.16.01.bc)
Blouse and skirt without jacket and belt
B. Black herringbone wool suit skirt; banded waistband; left side seam zipper and hook closure; 4 darts in front and back; center back seam; 9 inch kick pleat. C. Black silk blouse; ascot collar; 6 center front button closure; set-in sleeves with tucks at sleeve caps; decorative button tucks at cuffs; 4 release darts in front and back. Worn with jacket (Object ID #2006.16.01.a) and belt (Object ID #2006.16.01.d) to form four piece ensemble. From Oscar de la Renta's Fall/Winter 1979 collection.
Four piece ensemble (Object ID #2006.16.01.abcd)
A. Black silk/worsted cocktail dress; princess seam; bateau neckline; white upper bodice; zipper closure in left side back princess seam; high waistline; sleeveless; straight skirt; knee length. B. Black silk/worsted blazer jacket; white notched collar; 3 domed rhinestone buttons with bound buttonholes at center front closure; two shaped flaps for mock pockets; straight sleeves with white facings and 2 rhinestone buttons at cuffs. This item was created by Oscar de la Renta for Jane Derby.
Dress without jacket (Object ID #1997.341.a)
Detail of side closures on dress (Object ID #1997.341.a)
Detail of pockets on dress (Object ID #1997.341.a)
A. Black silk/worsted cocktail dress; princess seam; bateau neckline; white upper bodice; zipper closure in left side back princess seam; high waistline; sleeveless; straight skirt; knee length. Worn with jacket (Object ID #1997.341.b) to form two piece ensemble. This item was created by Oscar de la Renta for Jane Derby.
Two piece ensemble (Object ID #1997.341.ab)
A. Green, magenta, and scarlet striped silk crepe tunic; square neckline; elbow length kimono sleeves; shapeless; band of green around neckline, at hem, and under bust. B. Green, magenta, and scarlet striped silk crepe skirt; straight waistband; gathered at waist; zipper closure; band of green at hem; mid-calf length. From Oscar de la Renta's Spring/Summer 1982 collection.
Skirt without tunic (Object ID #1999.72.b)
B. Green, magenta, and scarlet striped silk crepe skirt; straight waistband; gathered at waist; zipper closure; band of green at hem; mid-calf length. Worn with tunic (Object ID #1999.72.a) to form a two piece ensemble. From Oscar de la Renta's Spring/Summer 1982 collection.
Two piece ensemble (Object ID #1999.72.ab)
White pleated silk crepe damask polka dot evening gown; high front neckline, plain column; deep V-neckline to waist at back; black velvet rose at back waist; long sleeves; side slit on skirt; ankle length. From Oscar de la Renta's Spring/Summer 1983 collection.
Detail of black velvet rose (Object ID #1999.297)
Evening gown (Object ID #1999.297)
Black silk taffeta dress with white polka dots; round neckline; white pearl buttons down entire length of dress; short sleeves with shoulder pads; waist darts at bodice; gathered skirt jointed at waist; mid-calf length; attached slip of black silk organza. From Oscar de la Renta's Spring/Summer 1989 collection.
Detail of center front zipper and buttons (Object ID #2004.37.04)
Detail of center front zipper and buttons
Dress (Object ID #2004.37.04)
Light pink silk organza evening gown; fit and flare; pointed waistline; very deep Bertha collar; lantern sleeves with flat bows at shoulders; gathered skirt; underlining; taffeta lining with hemline flounce, nylon braid to stiffen hemline; internal bodysuit that closes between legs; full evening length.
Detail of bodysuit beneath gown (Object ID #1997.176)