1960s Couture Pierre Cardin Black Velvet "Tabard" Dress designer-ossie-clark or to top an evening

or to top an evening ensemble

The skirts have netting inside to create the volume you see

Reference Photo: 1990 Yves Saint Laurent

Item# DD1418

For retail production the pattern was used on the silhouette that seemed to be the hit of the show and one that would become a mainstay as we see Mary grow and develop collection after successful collection

1960s Couture Pierre Cardin Black Velvet "Tabard" Dress designer-ossie-clark or to top an eveningThis 1960s Pierre Cardin dress is amazing. It is cut with scandalously high slits on each side making it more of a tabard in feel. This can be worn layered over something else whether it is as small and risque as a nude thong or a more conservative route with a trouser or skirt. The neckline is cut high with a defined collar and it is sleeveless. It then falls in two straight, extended rectangular panels on the back and the front. These panels fall