1970 Averardo Bessi Blue Floral Geometric Print Midi Dress size_38.5 EU/ 8 US Petite Empire Waist: 28 inches

Petite Empire Waist: 28 inches Wrist: 7"

Remarkable tailored cape and coordinating dress designed in a hounds tooth wool fabric

This opulent gold tone pearl and rhinestone necklace is indicative of the luxurious jewelry Hattie Carnegie designed in the 1950s and 1960s

The basilica

The gloves come up to just above the wrist and feature a thick band of “raccoon dog” fur on the cuff

1970 Averardo Bessi Blue Floral Geometric Print Midi Dress size_38.5 EU/ 8 US Petite Empire Waist: 28 inchesWonderful late 70s dress featuring the iconic geometric forms Bessi was best known for! The dress falls below the knee, has long sleeves, a jewel neckline, and a faux wrap skirt with free panel. The neckline, cuffs, hem, and waist of the dress are highlighted by a narrow ribbon like print of stacked geometric flowers. The shoulders feature a slight structured puff to them, forseeing the large accent shoulders of the 1980s. Print includes the subtle