F/W 1989 Geoffrey Beene Black & Green Stripe Evening Dress
This is a stunning Geoffrey Beene evening gown from his Fall 1989 collection. It has a high waist, black and green striped iridescent pleated taffeta skirt with lace trim on the hem, and a black knit low scoop neck bodice.
The dress has a slight high low hem, long sleeves with hook-and-eye closures and black metal zippers. This beautiful dress closes with a black metal zipper and a hook-and-eye closure down the center back seam.
We obtained this important dress from the Geoffrey Beene Archive, along with a few other dresses in our inventory. See all of our Geoffrey Beene here.
Please use the measurements as a guide, but we estimate this beautiful dress to fit a modern day size 6.
MEASUREMENTS:
BUST: 36"
WAIST: 26"
HIPS: free
SLEEVE LENGTH: 25"
SHOULDERS: 15"
LENGTH FROM SHOULDERS TO WAIST: 15"
LENGTH FROM WAIST TO HEM: 40"
LENGTH FRONT: 48"
LENGTH BACK: 52"
BUST LENGTH: 5"
We offer a large selection of designers and manufacturers that span the 20th and early 21st century. Sizing varies greatly, so we have outlined our measuring and size estimating process.
The best way to know if a vintage item will fit you is to take a garment that fits you well, similar to the one you are interested in purchasing, and measure it the way we measure ours.
We lay all garments flat and measure as follows*:
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BUST - under arm to under arm across the front and then double that measurement. |
Measure the WAISTBAND, widest part of the HIPS, widest part of the THIGH on one leg and width of the CUFF, then double those measurements |
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WAIST - find the smallest part of the garment if there isn't an obvious seam for the waist and measure across and then double that measurement. |
LENGTH - Measure from the top of the waistband to the bottom of the cuff along the side seam. | |
| HIPS - Find the largest part of the hip area and measure flat, then double that measurement. | RISE - Measure from the crotch to the top of the waistband. | |
| LENGTH - from the nape of the neck or the top of the shoulders, depending on the style of garment. We will measure to the waist when applicable, so that you can determine if it will fit your torso, and then a waist down measurement. | INSEAM - Measure from the crotch to the bottom of the cuff along the inside seam. | |
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SLEEVES - measure from the top of the shoulder seam to the end of the sleeve. When we think that the arm opening is particularly small, we will provide that measurement as well.** |
*Fabrics with stretch will have some give, we will try to mention the range of measurements that will fit comfortably.
**With dolman sleeves, the size is an estimation based on the waist as the body seamlessly joins the sleeve.
Feel free to email us with specific questions about specific measurements that we may not have included that you need to know in order to feel confident about your purchase. If you have a particularly long torso, short legs, long arms, etc.. we can help you determine whether or not a garment will work for your body.
At Modig, we pride ourselves in selling vintage items that are in excellent condition and ready to use. Everything in our inventory has been professionally cleaned and stored in a climate controlled, pest-free environment.
All of our items are pre-owned, and as such we do our best to mention any flaw in detail, including photographs when appropriate. Slight imperfections are part of the history of vintage garments, but it is our goal to make sure that you know exactly what you are getting when you shop with us.
Here is a guide to condition for our site:
DEADSTOCK or AS NEW: May include original tags or may appear unworn.
EXCELLENT - Very minor to no visible flaws found. May have been washed and worn, but was well taken care of and stored properly.
VERY GOOD - Close to excellent but might not appear as "crisp" as it would have been originally but is still a wonderful piece. There may be an inconspicuous spot or a few loose beads, sequins, etc.
NOTE: Most of our items are included in the above categories unless stated otherwise. We only list items in the categories below if they are extremely rare, unique, or have an important label.
GOOD - Definitely wearable but there is a small spot we couldn’t remove, a tiny hole, or slight fade, etc.
FAIR - When we sell garments in this category, it is mainly because they are from an important designer or rare pieces from the late 1800s or early part of the 20th century. They are generally fragile textiles, and are meant to be used for study or display purposes.
We have been selling vintage clothing for over two decades, and have many wonderful customers that have bought with us since the beginning. To build and maintain that kind of trust and relationship, we pride ourselves on cleanliness, proper storage techniques, and sharp eyes for flaws.
SHIPPING
Please note that all orders have a 1-3 business day handling time in addition to the shipping times below. Please contact us before making your purchase if you need an item by a specific date so we can advise you on shipping and expedited handling.
Domestic shipping within the US (2-3 business days) for a flat fee. Domestic US orders over $150 have complementary shipping.
Domestic expedited shipping (1-2 business days) is available at checkout for a flat fee. Please contact us if you need something overnighted.
International Shipping (4-10 business days) for a flat fee based on item weight.
International shipping is complementary with orders over $500.
Expedited Global Express Guaranteed (1-3 business days) is available for a flat fee.
Please be familiar with your own customs policies and charges. The customer is accountable for any additional customs fees, taxes and/or charges. Modig is not responsible for any items damaged or lost by the shipping carrier.
RETURNS + EXCHANGES
We want your shopping experience with Modig to be as easy and hassle-free as possible. As such, we have extended our return policy in order to better address the needs of our customers.
To better guarantee your purchase, we encourage our customers to read all condition statements and review the detailed measurements provided for every item on our site. We also encourage you to ask any questions in advance before purchasing anything from us including sizing information, color clarification, etc.
We can easily accommodate exchanges or returns for store credit.
Returns are accepted if you follow the steps below:
1. We are contacted within 24 hours of receiving the item with written intent to return.
2. Once approved for a return, the item is postmarked for return within 48 hours of the notification.
3. Item is unworn with all tags attached and in the condition it was sent. If tags are removed and/or item has been worn or shows damage of any kind, we retain the right to refuse a refund for the item or deduct the cost of cleaning/mending from the return amount.
4. Buyer is responsible for return shipping charges and will not be reimbursed for the original shipping cost (this includes all custom fees, duties and taxes).
5. Returned item must be shipped with appropriate tracking and insurance. We can provide the return shipping label if requested, and the cost will be deducted from the final return amount.
Return Address:
MODIG
1427 NW Raleigh St.
Portland, OR, 97209
Items NOT eligible for returns:
X Purchases from our Sale section
X Jewelry, handbags, shoes and accessories
X Lingerie and underthings
X Antique garments (1930's or earlier)
X No refunds are given for items damaged or lost by the carrier during shipping. We ship all items insured and the purchaser is to pursue any shipping claims with the carrier.
