1980s Yves Saint Laurent Safari Sack Dress designer-chloe I love the wide sleeves

I love the wide sleeves - they narrow though a vertical seam and then are cuffed to create a billowing effect

That collection featured knits with metallic elements

The shoulder on that same side closes with hook & eye

cuffs and waist are a soft knit ribbing that has stretch to it

1980s Yves Saint Laurent Safari Sack Dress designer-chloe I love the wide sleevesFrom one of the later revivals of that famous safari collection is this equally fabulous (and easy to wear) safari sack dress. Cut to be open and loose through the bodice and waist and then hug the hips. You can belt this for more definition but it is shown here without so you can see its fabulous lines! The front is classic YSL with four dramatic pockets and large, carved wooden buttons defining each and closing the front. Love the notched collar.