Red Cotton Bustier with Black Trim

With its peplum hem, covered buttons, and sharply piped black trim, this red cotton bustier from Yves Saint Laurent’s Spring 1980 collection is nothing short of power dressing with a wink. This was a period when Saint Laurent was marrying femininity with formality, playing with power silhouettes and color contrast to reframe traditional Parisian elegance. Wear it tucked into high-waisted trousers for femme-fatale armor, or let it pop under a blazer with jeans for a rebellious nod to structured seduction.