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Two piece ensemble
A. Multicolored silk georgette blouse; many different fabrics, primarily black printed with flakes of pale yellow, pink, pale lavender, and pale aqua; standing collar edged in black lace; black front tie with metallic gold stripes; long set-in sleeves button at wrists; seams covered with metallic gold striped fabric; upper part of sleeves is abstract print of stripes and curves in many colors; black fabric yoke with polka dots at back, yoke has ruffle edged in black lace; gathered at waist. B. Multicolored silk georgette pants; many different fabrics, primarily black printed with flakes of pale yellow, pink, pale lavender, and pale aqua; gathered at waist; slim to ankle. -
Evening gown
Silver and black double cloth and lamé evening gown; silver flowers outlined in black; strapless princess line bodice; center back zipper closure covered with buttons and loops; skirt gathered at scalloped waistline seam; ankle length; lined in black satin.
From Donald Brooks's Fall 1986 collection. -
Evening gown
Black lace over pink crepe evening gown; ace motif of circles in modern style; Bateau neckline; long sleeves; bound in black satin with ball and loop closures at wrists and back neck; high waistline; A-line pink silk crepe underdress; center back zipper; not lined; floor length. The black lace has been cut to tunic level - this probably isn't original since there is no hem. -
Evening gown
Grayish tan silk crepe evening gown; halter top; cowl neckline; high waistline in front; straight skirt to ankle; two 1 inch covered buttons at back neck; mid-back section is cutout to waist; two 1 inch covered buttons at waist above zipper closure; lined in self fabric.
Worn by donor, Joan Urdan. -
Cocktail dress
Dark blue velvet cocktail dress; fabric shot with silver threads to create uneven narrow stripes; jewel neckline; long set-in sleeves; bodice pieced diagonally in two sections; center back zipper closure; slightly gathered skirt; black china silk lining; mid-calf length. -
Jacket
Color block wool twill boxy jacket; magenta, blue, and red with right sleeve in yellow; high neckline; 5 buttons; straight 3/4 length sleeves; bound at neck, hem, sleeve, armscye, and down front in black; lined. Originally worn with a skirt.
From Oscar de la Renta's Spring/Summer 1984 collection. -
Four piece ensemble
A. Orange silk chiffon blouse with stripes of satin and rows of gold threads; printed strips of floral motif in yellow, turquoise, and purple; low scoop neckline with ruffle; full gathered long sleeves end in ruffle at wrists; hip length; unlined. B. Orange crepe long skirt with all-over floral print in greens, oranges, and metallic gold; gathered; gold smocking at waist; hem finished in gold thread; elastic at waistband has stretched out. C. Orange silk chiffon camisole; spaghetti straps. D. Gold and orange rope belt; two gold tassels.
Worn by donor, Janet Falk. From Oscar de la Renta's Spring/Summer 1982 collection. -
Coat
A. Ivory wool coat; double-breasted; convertible collar with brown vinyl facing; 10 leather-covered buttons form double-breasted center front closure; top-stitched vertical "arrow" down center front; dolman sleeves with gussets; A-line skirt; inverted center back pleat; knee length. B. Ivory wool belt with brown vinyl buckle. -
Dress
A. Brown crepe dress with small white flower print; jewel neckline; multiple tucks on shoulders, waist seam, and hips; front opening with button and loop closures; full bishop sleeves with one button cuffs; mid-calf length; lined in brown crepe. B. Brown crepe belt with small white flower print; wide; large heart-shaped gold tone metal buckle
Worn by donor, Joan Urdan. -
Evening gown
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. -
Dress
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. -
Evening gown
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.Tags 1980s, black, crepe, damask, dress, evening gown, flower, Oscar de la Renta, polka dots, rose, silk, velvet, white -
Two piece ensemble
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. -
Underdress without caftan
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
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. -
Dress
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.