1960s Chic Striped Geoffrey Beene Day Dress designer-alexander-mcqueen Slightly padded shoulders top a

Slightly padded shoulders top a streamlined bodice that has no waist seam and gradually widens to that perfect swing silhouette

The front sweeps up and into that huge knot and one sided bow

The jumpsuit slips on with ties at each ankle and the cape has a tie at the neck

The jacket has a hook and eye at the waist

The exterior of the gown is a black net over which a delicate floral design has been embroidered over the entire surface in a fine blue thread

1960s Chic Striped Geoffrey Beene Day Dress designer-alexander-mcqueen Slightly padded shoulders top aThis little Beene dress is a classic. I love it's proper little lines and combined with Beene's fabulous tailoring its a real stand out. Made of a striped grey wool that at first glance appears to be very simply cut but upon closer inspection you realize that all the shape through the body is created by cleverly placed, curved vertical seaming. Little pockets are hidden along the seam and it zips at the front with a concealed zipper that runs up that