1980s Isabel Allard Paris Plunge Dress w Velvet and Huge Tassel Detail designer-azzedine-alaia A dramatic two toned shawl

A dramatic two toned shawl that is the full length of the piece and then some can be styled in a variety of ways

deep raspberry pink silk is bias cut and has been hand draped and gathered in towards the waist so that the entire dress seems so either meet or begin at that point depending on your perspective

This type of silk really holds color superbly and this glorious

a day dress starts at a price tag of $30

1980s Isabel Allard Paris Plunge Dress w Velvet and Huge Tassel Detail designer-azzedine-alaia A dramatic two toned shawlThis is a stunning dress by the French designer Isabelle Allard. It has a real French feel about it and effortlessly combines the different elements used in its construction. The shoulder are padded and string and the front plunges right to where the high waistline is set. The sleeves are set from the shoulder to the top if that waistline as well and then taper in as they near the wrist. The skirt is the same light wool jersey that the top is made out