1970s Geoffrey Beene Chic Boucle Dress designer-ted-lapidus That wedding gown like tiny

That wedding gown like tiny spaced row of fabric covered buttons at the back and the high neck are just icing on the cake

flat pleats

Full and billowing and then caught up at each wrist

It closes with a series of silk covered buttons and loops down the back

1970s Geoffrey Beene Chic Boucle Dress designer-ted-lapidus That wedding gown like tinyA gorgeous Geoffrey Beene dress with an amazing waffle weave boucle and fringe detailing. It zips down the front under that amazing fringe detail so once on you have the impression that it has no closures. The bodice skims over the body with short sleeves that have that same fringe treatment. The waist nips in slightly and the skirt is demure and close to the legs. The fabric is the true standout the knit has a distinctive 3D waffle pattern that