1960s Geoffrey Beene Boutique Navy Jersey Ruffle Dress designer-missoni Hips: will stretch to about

Hips: will stretch to about 20" flat across from side seam to side seam comfortably

The cut is all Yves as well - the dress has high set shoulders and fabulously wide sleeves that puff out above the elbow

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

Any creases in the leather are from storage and smooth out when on - where the one thumb base shows darker it is just a small natural change in color and part the light- these appear to have never actually been worn

1960s Geoffrey Beene Boutique Navy Jersey Ruffle Dress designer-missoni Hips: will stretch to aboutI 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