1980s Geoffrey Beene Graphic Strapless Dress designer-adele-simpson deep corals and reds adorn

deep corals and reds adorn every inch

Bodice: approx 16" from top of bodice to bottom waist seam

The bodice is simply cut with a hand rolled and piped neckline and arms

I adore the way the pattern and color are used to create visual interest and create a sense of height and leanness while the cut is kept simple and sexy

1980s Geoffrey Beene Graphic Strapless Dress designer-adele-simpson deep corals and reds adornI love the graphic feel of this little black strapless dress from Geoffrey Beene with its two saucy cream felt details on the bust. The body is a slim column of black silk wool crepe and the fabric has a slight bit of texture to it so as you get closer it gets more visually interesting. On the exterior it seems like a simple sheath but inside there is a full built in bustier of silk and boning that gives you a very structured feel as you wear it. The