1980s Gianfranco Ferre Beaded Fringe Mini Dress designer-frank-usher The fabric is very stretchy

The fabric is very stretchy so all measurements are just flat and un-stretched in any way

Sleeves: 20" from shoulder seam to longest point

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

Since I have had its almost twin in the past I have absolutely no reason to doubt that this is indeed and Oscar

Bodice: approx 14" from top of bust to waist

1980s Gianfranco Ferre Beaded Fringe Mini Dress designer-frank-usher The fabric is very stretchySometimes 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