80s Turquoise Mini Dress Geometric Op Art Jewel Toned Vintage Tunic VFG wedding with gently fitted bodice

with gently fitted bodice

There's a gradual "fade" of the cross hatching into the solid color

An identical but smaller dress I owned previously also had the maker label - "Connections"

flaring A-line skirt

A fiber burn test is consistent with silk - it could be a silk/wool blend

80s Turquoise Mini Dress Geometric Op Art Jewel Toned Vintage Tunic VFG wedding with gently fitted bodiceI can't quite decide whether this 80s vintage piece is a tunic or a micro mini dress. I could see it with tights, I could see it with slim cropped pants. Regardless of how you style it, you will make an impact! The silhouette is that of a sheath, shaped with long vertical darts. Sleeves are long and shoulders are seriously padded. The lower sleeves and skirt are embellished with geometric appliques of vibrant color for an Op Art effect. The lower