Dress of yellow-orange taffeta. V-shaped neckline; short, gusseted kimono sleeves. Overskirt features tiny pleats at front waist, and a back that drapes to create a "sacque" look. Underskirt has a darted front and pleated back. Both skirts interfaced with organza and tulle, and a petticoat of gathered tulle. Decorative bows at back. Center back closure. Falls to mid-calf.
Canadian-born fashion designer Arnold Isaacs is best known for dressing numerous first ladies. Shortly after Isaacs got into fashion, he flipped the spelling of his last name to give it an "Italian air" and Scaasi was born.