1980s Gianfranco Ferre Beaded Fringe Mini Dress designer-helena-barbieri You can wear it loose

You can wear it loose as shown or easily add instant shape by adding a belt or swath of fabric around the waist

The bodice is boned and shaped inside for support

I just love how it looks right and yet wrong at the same time

It is seamed to perfection - I love the little curved seams that sit on the side of the skirt in particular

1980s Gianfranco Ferre Beaded Fringe Mini Dress designer-helena-barbieri You can wear it looseSometimes 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