1970s Yves Saint Laurent Modern Silk Braided Choker w/ Swirl Disk Detail size_OS while the velvet skirt is

while the velvet skirt is styled in a draped bubble shape

having worked her way through and out of an impoverished childhood and into a glamorous life doing what she loved

1960's Arnold Scaasi evening dress

Or keep it in your car when you might find a chill in the air or in the over air-conditioned restaurant (like we find so often here in Texas)

The skirt has a 15" slit down one side of it

1970s Yves Saint Laurent Modern Silk Braided Choker w/ Swirl Disk Detail size_OS while the velvet skirt isWonderful modernist necklace by Yves Saint Laurent. This choker necklace is composed of twirl braided silk ropes, each decorated with six long spring like tube beads. The necklace features two large disks marked with concentric circles. The discs connect via hook, and can be worn towards the back or towards the front for maximum style impact! Luxurious black silk combined with the gold hardware bring to mind YSL's 1976 "Russian Collection".