Brooke Astor by Cecil Beaton, 1956. Astor, Victorian dress, Cecil beaton Dark Chocolate Health Benefits: 5 Things That Happens Inside Your Brain Dark Brown Balayage Hair Ideas for a RichDimensional Look Hair color 24 Facts About Dark Chocolate OhMyFacts. The Beaton Dress is an asymmetrical maxi length dress with a velvet bodice that flows into a sheer crinkle chiffon skirt. It features a cowl neckline with mismatched straps and an open upper back.