1980s Ballerina Black Tulle & Velvet Strapless Evening Dress sleeveless dress The fitted waistband has gold

The fitted waistband has gold metallic stencilling

It features a full skirt with two layers of crinoline

and has a 17" slit up the left side

There was a repair done to two places on the right cuff

Made in France of 100% cotton

1980s Ballerina Black Tulle & Velvet Strapless Evening Dress sleeveless dress The fitted waistband has goldThis 1980s black evening dress is missing its label but it was purchased from the original owner who said that it's Yves Saint Laurent. This claim is bolstered by a few factors: It's very similar in style to designs seen on Saint Laurent's Fall 1982 1983 runway. It still has its "Chez Catherine" boutique label attached, and there's a hand written label on the inside of the skirt that says "Ballerine" with the style number. It also has the hand written