1960s Densely Hand Covered Glossy Black Bead & Sequin Dress Knit Base Dress 1960s Densely Hand Covered Glossy Black Bead & Sequin Dress Knit Base Dress 1960s Densely Hand Covered Glossy Black Bead & Sequin Dress Knit Base Dress 1960s Densely Hand Covered Glossy Black Bead & Sequin Dress Knit Base Dress 1960s Densely Hand Covered Glossy Black Bead & Sequin Dress Knit Base Dress 1960s Densely Hand Covered Glossy Black Bead & Sequin Dress Knit Base Dress 1960s Densely Hand Covered Glossy Black Bead & Sequin Dress Knit Base Dress 1960s Densely Hand Covered Glossy Black Bead & Sequin Dress Knit Base Dress 1960s Densely Hand Covered Glossy Black Bead & Sequin Dress Knit Base Dress 1960s Densely Hand Covered Glossy Black Bead & Sequin Dress Knit Base Dress 1960s Densely Hand Covered Glossy Black Bead & Sequin Dress Knit Base Dress 1960s Densely Hand Covered Glossy Black Bead & Sequin Dress Knit Base Dress
1960s Densely Hand Covered Glossy Black Bead & Sequin Dress Knit Base Dress
1960s Densely Hand Covered Glossy Black Bead & Sequin Dress Knit Base Dress
1960s Densely Hand Covered Glossy Black Bead & Sequin Dress Knit Base Dress
1960s Densely Hand Covered Glossy Black Bead & Sequin Dress Knit Base Dress
1960s Densely Hand Covered Glossy Black Bead & Sequin Dress Knit Base Dress
1960s Densely Hand Covered Glossy Black Bead & Sequin Dress Knit Base Dress
1960s Densely Hand Covered Glossy Black Bead & Sequin Dress Knit Base Dress
1960s Densely Hand Covered Glossy Black Bead & Sequin Dress Knit Base Dress
1960s Densely Hand Covered Glossy Black Bead & Sequin Dress Knit Base Dress
1960s Densely Hand Covered Glossy Black Bead & Sequin Dress Knit Base Dress
1960s Densely Hand Covered Glossy Black Bead & Sequin Dress Knit Base Dress
1960s Densely Hand Covered Glossy Black Bead & Sequin Dress Knit Base Dress

1960s Densely Hand Covered Glossy Black Bead & Sequin Dress Knit Base Dress

This elaborately sequin and bead covered dress is even better in person. The workmanship on it is outstanding with a dense, hand applied application of large black paillettes, smaller sequins, beads and curving ropes of seed bead work that give it even more of a 3D effect. The bead work covers every square inch of the fabric and each one has been meticulously placed by hand onto the black stretch knit base. Once that dress is actually on, it hugs and molds to the body. The dress has a very intentional simple cut to offset the extensive bead work. It is a chic sheath silhouette with a slightly nipped in waist, long skirt, a barely there suggestion of a cap sleeve and a V neck. The back is also finished with a V cut that is set so that it dips lower down the back then the front. The hand work done on the dress gives it a three dimensional quality as they are set raised up from the knit. Glossy black flowers are formed from the combination of the various beads used and thick ropes of twisted black seed beads loop and curve through the design from top to bottom. Everything has a high gloss finish and I love the way it gleams in the light. It is also a great wearable size and the knit base makes it feel fantastic once on and extremely comfortable to wear. Excellent condition.

The bead work and sequins are hand applied onto what feels like a cashmere mix knit base. It closes with a back metal zipper. The edges of the slit on the skirt are finished with a black silk panel of fabric but it is otherwise unlined. The knit gives it quite a bit of stretch and the measurements give below are the comfortable range lying flat. You may be able to get a bit more then that if needed.  It still has the high end department store Neusteters label but if it had another designer label at some point that is now a mystery.

Bust: 18-22" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14-17" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Hips: 18-22" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 15" from shoulder to waist seam
Skirt: 37" from waist to bottom hem

Modern Sizing equivalent: MED-LRG

Item# E416

Reference Photo: Cherie, Owner of Shrimpton Couture, by Erin Leydon.

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival

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