Beautiful long bias-cut dress from the 1990s. Soft rayon velvet glides over the body with exposed sections of silk chiffon. The front velvet on the chest gathers beautifully in waves.
The bias cut is a dressmaking technique where fabric is cut at a 45-degree angle to the weave, rather than the straight or cross-grain, to exploit the fabric's natural stretch and fluidity. This diagonal cutting allows the material to drape smoothly and hug the body's curves, resulting in a more flattering and often "slinky" silhouette.