1960s Red Roses Pouf Skirt Cocktail Dress designer-geoffrey-beene The skirt falls to the

The skirt falls to the floor in a graceful arch of fabric

The fabric is a soft ribbed corduroy and the edges are black flat braiding that are placed to emphasize the lines of the coat and give it that Russian Cossack feel

Hips: stretches 15-18" comfortably flat across the back from side seam to side seam

Bodice: Approx 13" from shoulder to empire waist

I love Bill Gibb and this ensemble is terrific

1960s Red Roses Pouf Skirt Cocktail Dress designer-geoffrey-beene The skirt falls to theReally good fifties and and sixties cocktail dresses seem to be getting harder and harder to find and this one is delicious! Made of a crisp cotton mix, it has a brilliant rose print in a color combination of blood red and black. It has no designer label but it is very well made so I would not have been surprised to find one. The bodice has minimal seaming and perfect, to the elbow, length sleeves. The skirt is really where all the detailing is. The