1980s Vicky Tiel Backless Dotted Silk Chiffon Fitted Mini Dress designer-oscar-de-la-renta The fabric is a chic

The fabric is a chic little waffle weave pique cotton and its a quirky little play on the summer dress that is very flattering

All of the bead work is done by hand and because the colors of the beads are meant to match it just adds a depth and level of texture rather then being flashy

early eighties strapless jersey dress in a brilliant red from American designer Norma Kamali is the perfect combination of the two looks

I tried to show it on the close up - it is light but there

Length: 60" from shoulder to front hem

1980s Vicky Tiel Backless Dotted Silk Chiffon Fitted Mini Dress designer-oscar-de-la-renta The fabric is a chicThis dramatic little dress by Vicky Tiel is just fabulous. It is made up of a graphic black and white dot fabric that sits over an inner structured fitted base that is done in a solid black. This creates a play on the transparency of the different parts. The upper bodice has a plunging inner neckline and I love the curved set of this. Over this is a layer of the silk that is set higher in the front and then plunges at the back to leave it bare. The