1980s Gianfranco Ferre Beaded Fringe Mini Dress designer-mary-mcfadden The waist is defined though

The waist is defined though inverted triangle seaming that gave it a touch of shape and also definition without breaking the line of that front panel

It is a pretty and flattering touch

I love how the belt slips through that little loop at the waist and that loop is also decorated with sequins

The skirt is full but not overly and swoops to the ground in a column of gold tinted silk

Fully lined in a matching pale peach silk crepe

1980s Gianfranco Ferre Beaded Fringe Mini Dress designer-mary-mcfadden The waist is defined thoughSometimes 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