Red Cotton Bustier with Black Trim

Red Cotton Bustier with Black TrimWith its peplum hem, covered buttons, and sharply piped black trim, this red cotton bustier from Yves Saint Laurents Spring 1980 collection is nothing short of power dressing with a wink. This was a period when Saint Laurent was marrying femininity with formality, playing with power silhouettes and color contrast to reframe traditional Parisian elegance. Wear it tucked into high waisted trousers for femme fatale armor, or let it pop under a blazer

you just need to show up

sensual luxury

YSL's Rive Gauche line in the '80s epitomized empowered elegance

Belt it and wear solo as a dress

pair this dress with strappy heels and a bold lip

shaped with his signature balance of soft drape and quiet structure

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Westwood brings her punk sensibility into formal wear

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