1971 Checked Raspberry Rudi Gernreich Maxi Dress designer-oscar-de-la-renta The skirt is long and

The skirt is long and cut on an A-line with hidden pockets on each hip

I am being pretty picky

It is a beautiful re-interpretation of a 1920s piece that is completely and utterly sixties

It narrows as it nears the hem for that sexy pinup shape that keeps checked by the refinement of all the other elements at play

I love the way the entire front cascaded and draped into almost a ruffle feel due to the curved cut of the skirt

1971 Checked Raspberry Rudi Gernreich Maxi Dress designer-oscar-de-la-renta The skirt is long andThis is a tremendously fabulous example of Gernreich's work! His trademark check is done in a combination of a raspberry red and an unusual shade of purple. The base dress is completely covered in that smaller check pattern with the illusion of a separate vest worn over the dress, but that top piece is actually attached. This is the check that he was doing in 1971 and variations of this can be found in museums around the world. This particular