1970s Graphic Geoffrey Beene Silk Backless Dress designer-ossie-clark This took a the smock

This took a the smock style dress and added classic Yves Saint Laurent style and chicness

It has a dramatic neckline with its built in bra cups that are set within a series of rounded cut outs

The top is covered with a scatter of little round faux pearls that are sewn on in a tighter pattern as you near the top of the shoulder

one of division

If your shoulders are much more then 16-16

1970s Graphic Geoffrey Beene Silk Backless Dress designer-ossie-clark This took a the smockThis dress is a wonderful and early example of Geoffrey Beene's work and to me completely sums up the Beene aesthetic pieces with a simple cut that had unexpected details and bold use of fabrics that made you catch your breathe. From the front this is a bold and wonderful sleeveless bodice. The graphic curved print has been screened onto a bengaline silk. The bodice is fitted and then the skirt sweeps out and there are literally yards of fabric in