vintage 1970s set suit ensemble,
GEOFFREY BEENE 3 piece blouse top and skirt set,
cotton silk bohemian folk prairie dress, 36 bust
Geoffrey Beene was known for his unusual designs. He made the concept of casual dressing in his evening wear looks main stream. This ensemble came from a time when YSL was making his Russian collection and other designers were embracing the romantic, folk look and coordinating patterns.
The fabric in this ensemble consists of a very fine pima cotton, and silk.
Accents of see through lace and silver metallic trim.
There are two separate pieces which can used beautifully on their own.
They include the blouse / top in a very fine checked cotton.
Front bib yoke in a hashtag print silk with pretty glass buttons.
Puffed long sleeves end in an elastic wrist and are accented with a band of sheer pink lace across the top of the arm.
The skirt is cut in a full gathered waist with set on waist band and hook closure.
Alternating tiers of silk and lace.
Long purple check obi sash to adorn the waist.
Lovely separate or together.
Excellent condition.
Measures:
Blouse:
36 bust. - cut in a dolman sleeve so a bit of variance.
Cut straight through the body
36 waist.
Skirt:
25 waist - move hooks for a smaller or larger
free hips
37 long
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