1960s Geoffrey Beene Top Stitch Dress designer-geoffrey-beene The silver colored metal thread

The silver colored metal thread used and woven through it really goes it a beautiful glinting sheen and depth to the design

You don't have to worry about what to wear under it with that crazy see through plunge - it has two round bra pieces sewn into the inner chest

lived in Belgium at the time with her husband who was stationed there

feel good piece of vintage couture

1960s Geoffrey Beene Top Stitch Dress designer-geoffrey-beene The silver colored metal threadAn amazing, sculptural piece from Geoffrey Beene in the most amazing starched linen fabric with bold white top stitching! It has a definite mod chicness to it! The bodice is dipped deep in the front and it zips to close an unusual touch. The skirt flares out in an A line and has a gorgeous rounded front detailing a signature touch from Beene. I love the rounded collar and how bold it is. This picks up that round front of the skirt and the big round