1970s Plunge Stripe Geoffrey Beene Maxi Accessories and Separates From the late 70's it

From the late 70's it has the beginnings of what the next decade would bring to the fashion table - fabulous extravagance and exaggerated proportions

Big pockets sit on each hip and it closes slightly off side

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The base fabric is cut silk velvet - luxurious to see and feel

1970s Plunge Stripe Geoffrey Beene Maxi Accessories and Separates From the late 70's itI absolutely adore this dress. It is a classic blue and white stripe and is shockingly modern. The skirt is fairly full and flows out from an almost empire waist. The fabric used is a semi sheer cotton mix so it has this wonderful light airy feel but is not so on the cotton side as to feel like a casual piece. There is a band that circles the waist and then the front plunges in a deep V with wide billowy sleeves that have no side seams they just flow