1960s Geoffrey Beene Boutique Navy Jersey Ruffle Dress designer-missoni The inner dress is a

The inner dress is a sleek sheath of jersey that has stretch but is not fluid - it is just thick enough to define shape but not so think as to be heavy or uncomfortable - he creates structure with it while still allowing the body to be able to move freely - this was cutting edge fabric in the late 80s and early 90s - Tom Ford also used a version in some of his early Gucci collections

Ruffled edges also finish each sleeve and adorns the hem in a wide finish to the skirt

The front and back dip low and then it skims over the waist and at the hip flares out in a skirt cut asymmetrically in length

to him when he acquired it

It is a dramatic statement piece

1960s Geoffrey Beene Boutique Navy Jersey Ruffle Dress designer-missoni The inner dress is aI love the combination of jersey and ruffles on this dress combined with the slinky feel and sexy backless cut. The dress itself is made of a deep navy blue jersey so has a wonderful drape and fall to it once on the body. The halter sweeps up and around the neck, hooking into place. Encircling the neck and running down the line of the scooped front is a double band of a cream silk organza cut and sewn to create a fabulous ruffled effect. The back is