Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Evening Dress with Wrap, 1980s

This dress was was made for and worn by Jayne Wrightsman (1919-2019). Tastemaker and connoisseur of the arts, Jayne Wrightsman was known for her impeccable fashion sense, unparalleled collection of art and antiques, and impressive social circle. Her couture clothing comprises only a portion of the immense Wrightsman Collection of fine art and European furniture now at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Pieces from her collection, such as this Yves Saint Laurent evening dress, include some of the finest examples of haute couture from the 1960s and 1970s.

For detailed biography and description of her fashions, see Hamish Bowles, “Hamish Bowles Remembers Jayne Wrightsman, Esteemed Arts Connoisseur and Legendary Hostess,” Vogue, April 24, 2019.

Ivory silk tricot evening dress with jewel neckline, padded shoulders with long sleeves, front hip welt pockets above box pleated skirt, center back zipper closure, and back keyhole; paired with matching gathered self fabric belt and silk chiffon sheer wrap.
Label: Yves Saint Laurent
Size Label: N/A
Style/Serial No.: 67693

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15.75"
Chest: 36.5"
Waist: 24.25"
Hips: 34"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 58"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 32"
Belt Length: 25.5"
Belt Width: 3"
Wrap Length: 81"
Wrap Width: 44"

Property from the Collection of a Midwest University