1980s Gianfranco Ferre Beaded Fringe Mini Dress designer-frank-usher Bodice: approx 14" from top

Bodice: approx 14" from top of bust to waist

It was not styled with a crinoline - this is the natural volume created solely through the cut and seaming

Sleeves: 17"

I love how each cuff buttons at the wrist so you get a bit of a pouf over the wrist

1980s Gianfranco Ferre Beaded Fringe Mini Dress designer-frank-usher Bodice: approx 14" from topSometimes that little black dress that has the perfect marriage of ease, sophistication and yet still have that pow factor is a hard thing to find. This wonderful piece from Ferre just might be a contender. It simple pops on and the loose and easy shape settles over the body in a way that is infinitely flattering. The dress has a very simple cut it is basically a chic little twenties inspired sheath but one that is densely covered with dangling