1990s Geoffrey Beene Graphic Shift Dress designer-mollie-parnis It walks that line between

It walks that line between utilitarian and vixen

Proper buttonholes and hand finished beautifully inside

Bust: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam

I love this 1970s Chanel Creations maxi dress

The skirt also falls on the bias from a curved seam at the waist and there is a high slit that exposes the thigh - set so high that it is almost scandalous

1990s Geoffrey Beene Graphic Shift Dress designer-mollie-parnis It walks that line betweenI love the graphic feel of this little black and cream shift dress from Geoffrey Beene. The body is a slim column of black silk that is topped by a curved inset is a silk satin to create the bodice. Over this is a simple halter style neckline that is cut inset and square at the front and then changes to two skinny straps at the back to allow for a greater expanse of skin! The edges around the bust line are finished with a metallic flat piped ribbon