An Yves Saint Laurent for Dior couture deep rose silk faille cocktail dress, Autumn-Winter, 1958, labelled and numbered 96158, with integral corset to bodice, large twisted bow to bodice front with fringed sash ties, bust 86cm, 34in

Perspiration stains at right underarm and small splits forming around edge of stains. A few brooch pin pricks to centre front pleats. Hem has been raised 2cm. Bodice has been taken in at back closure approx. 4cm on each side. Each sleeve has been taken in approx. 4cm along the length. Cream silk waist slip which is attached to the corset has staining in places. Centre back top of seam needs re-stitching. Perspiration stains to corset at centre back closure. Tucks in each side of corset and bones removed to make smaller. Otherwise, visually the gown is very fresh and appealing. Please note: the gown is more of a deep raspberry than the red it appears in the catalogue and on the website.