VTG 70s Oscar de la Renta Pale Green Silver Metallic Ribbed Cardigan M
Stunning vintage 1970s Oscar de la Renta cardigan sweater in pale green with silver metallic threads, retailed at Saks Fifth Avenue. Long, slim ribbed knit silhouette with covered buttons and elegant sleeve length. Crafted in Italy of an acrylic/metallic blend. A versatile day-to-evening piece from de la Renta’s chic era of ready-to-wear.
Condition
Mint vintage condition. Looks unworn, no flaws.
Provenance Note
Oscar de la Renta’s diffusion lines for Saks in the 1970s made high fashion accessible while retaining couture-level design. Metallic knits like this were staples of disco-era dressing, often styled as luxe separates for office-to-evening transitions.
Style Aesthetics
🔥 Studio 54 disco chic
📈 Quiet luxury knitwear
🌿 Sustainable designer vintage
Styling Tips
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Wear with wide-leg trousers and heels for 70s cocktail glamour.
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Pair with a metallic skirt for disco-inspired eveningwear.
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Layer open over a silk camisole for modern luxe styling.
Measurements (laid flat)
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Bust: 30" unstretched (stretches comfortably to 36")
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Shoulders: 14"
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Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 26"
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Sleeve (underarm to cuff): 21"
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Length (shoulder to hem): 25.5"
Approx. Modern Size
Best fits US Women’s Small–Medium (4–8) due to ribbed stretch.
Fit Guide
Ideal fit for someone approx. 5’4–5’8, 115–140 lbs. Slim, body-skimming fit.
Fabric / Materials
75% Acrylic, 25% Metallic
Made in Italy
Sustainability Note
Sustainably vintage — Oscar de la Renta designer knitwear, not fast fashion.
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