1960s Geoffrey Beene Boutique Red Linen Dress designer-frank-usher I adore this bright and

I adore this bright and cheerful two piece set

It has a built in inner crinoline and the shape and fullness that you see is from that

The inside is lined in a silky rayon and it is very light and easy to wear  - use it as a light evening coat

A matching capelet made of the same patterned silk fastens around the neck and is the perfect feminine finish

Unlined and slips over the head with a fabric covered button at the neck

1960s Geoffrey Beene Boutique Red Linen Dress designer-frank-usher I adore this bright andThe little linen pieces by Geoffrey Beene are some of my favorites by him. He chose the best possible fabrics and that combined with his crisp lines and tailored cuts make for perfect little dresses. This one is amazing and I love the contrast of the red with the white edged buttons. It also features his signature top stitching that he used often during this time period and here he kept the thread red so you have a tone on tone feel. The bodice is