Two Ways To Do Blue

Are you looking for the poise and sophistication that a little black dress exudes--but without the black? We think navy dresses make an excellent substitute, especially given designers' gravitation to the color this fall. The Christian Lacroix cocktail dress below gives you next season's muscular, belled hip in a shimmery blue taffeta that's sure to be the hit of the party. For something more elegant, though, it's impossible to go wrong with the Geoffrey Beene midnight jersey wrap dress beneath it; the open back and stitched wrap waist add just the right amount of detail to a dress supremely rooted in simplicity.

Christian Lacroix Midnight Shimmery Belled Cocktail Dress with Ribbon Waist, c. 1980s. Fits a contemporary size 4 to 6.SOLD

Geoffrey Beene Midnight Jersey Wrap Dress with Open Back and Contrast Stitched Waist, c. 1970s. Fits a contemporary size 4 to 6. SOLD

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Long or Short?

It's a common dilemma, especially for women in Los Angeles... is that cocktail party formal enough to warrant a floor-length dress? Can you go short for that latest film premiere? Frankly, we think it's silly to ask yourself such questions when presented with these show-stopping numbers from Arnold Scaasi and Geoffrey Beene. The Scassi is a vision in black tulle with oversize bows and primary color polka-dots, playful enough to hold its own at a multitude of fashionable functions. The Beene sports a delicate floral lace pattern in black and ivory trim with an open back that's red-carpet ready. Oh, the possibilities!


Arnold Scaasi Clingy Black Tulle Gown with Velvet/Grosgrains Bows and Polka Dots, c. 1980s. Fits a contemporary size 4 to 6. SOLD


Geoffrey Beene Delicate Black and Ivory Lace Dress with Spaghetti Straps and Open Back, c. late 1980s. Marked a size 4, fits a contemporary size 4. SOLD
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BACK TO BEENE

At Decades, we are always nostalgic for great American fashion and one of the pivotal forces in defining American style is the incomparable Geoffrey Beene. Here are 90s examples that share asymmetric necklines and are cocktail length, but they each have their own personality!
Geoffrey Beene 90s black and red polka dot asymmetric with wrap waist cocktail dress. Size 4

Geoffrey Beene 90s nude chiffon with lace over lay asymmetric cut out cocktail dress size 4 SOLD


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Beene and YSL for Spring

Spring is upon us and here are two options from two great masters of 20th Century Chic!
Geoffrey Beene early 80s black and white polka-dot print one shoulder dress with a sexy high slit. Size 4 SOLD

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche bolero with coin and disk trim. Circa late 70s. Marked size 36 SOLD

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70s 80s 90s in the house

Here are three great spring and summer dresses from three very fashionable decades (the 1970s, 80s, and 90s) with one very familiar quality...they are all completely modern and totally wearable today. Vintage that looks Modern...very DECADES, of course.

Bill Blass 70s purple, stone, and rouge sequin on chiffon halter gown with purple suede belt (not the original belt) . Size 4

1980s Geoffrey Beene cranberry chiffon halter dress with bronzed gold lame trim and wrap around belt. The lining of this dress is not original...it is lined in a matching silk. Size 4 - 6 SOLD
Early 1990s Carolyn Roehm apricot chiffon one shoulder evening gown with Goddess style draping. Very narrow size 4. SOLD

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Beene There, But Have You Done That?

I know we keep posting these gorgeous halter gowns with their backs revealed first, but that's what we love about a halter...they look as sexy coming as they do going. This early 80s Geoffrey Beene is really quite unusual. A sexy sequin halter with subtle hip inserts in an unexpected silk floral pattern which gets totally revealed from the sides and back. It's pure drama, but simple and architectual like so many of Geoffrey Beene's great designs.

Geoffrey Beene early 80s sequin and floral halter gown. Marked size 6 SOLD

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