1970s Turquoise Blue Silk Bessi Maxi Dress mao-hide Off the body it has

Off the body it has the impression of being larger hen it is and very structured

A gathered bit of silk is attached to one side and swoops up and over the neckline to create a goddess like one shoulder silhouette

The exterior of this stunning Mollie Parnis dress is fashioned out of black silk taffeta which helps give it a bit of structure and allows it to hold its gorgeous shape

the cut is so divine that you can literally turn it around and put both the plunge and the ruffle to the back as I have photoed it for you

Thea was known to hunt antique stores and markets in far off places around the globe and you can see the inspiration of an earlier time in this piece

1970s Turquoise Blue Silk Bessi Maxi Dress mao-hide Off the body it hasThe color on this Bessi gown is just exquisite its like all the colors of a tropical sea! You can easily see the time spent at Pucci strongly influencing the designer before striking out on her own. The palette is a stunning mix of soft turquoise shot through with pale lavender accents, pops of white and soft blues and greys. I love the contrasting border that defines and anchors the sleeves and skirt of the dress. Made of a mix of silks, the bodice