1970s Victor Costa Iridescent Deep Burgundy Purple Silk Taffeta Dress with Strapless Ruffled Neckline designer-leonard-paris The skirt is fitted and

The skirt is fitted and just above the knee

I love the buckle and straps on each cuff and now the back feels so sleek

The top has attached ties that wrap to close

The bodice is cut with a deep plunge that goes right to the waist

1970s Victor Costa Iridescent Deep Burgundy Purple Silk Taffeta Dress with Strapless Ruffled Neckline designer-leonard-paris The skirt is fitted andVictor Costa launched his label in 1974 and was known for producing versions of what was seen on the Paris runways. This dress would have been made based on pieces that Yves Saint Laurent was doing in this time frame. 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