{"product_id":"documented-1981-bill-tice-plunge-front-black-gold-nylon-jersey-backless-halter-dress","title":"Documented 1981 Bill Tice Plunge Front Black \u0026 Gold Nylon Jersey Backless Halter Dress","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Shrimpton Couture Archives\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI have had the twin of this dress in the shop a couple of times now and it is one of my favourites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is also a very well documented dress and our research turned up two different ads that it appeared in for Vogue. It also made an appearance in one of Vogue's party round up editorials. The ads were from the September issues of both 1980 and 1981 and this one with its more solid designed gold belt is the 1981 version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountless celebrities own and have worn this dress. Lady Gaga wore a version, as have girls like Rachel Zoe \u0026amp; Nicole Richie and every girl that has bought one through me has loved it. It is one of those fail safe pieces that you know is going to work every time you put it on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dress is insanely sexy and bare feeling with a halter style front that plunges right to the waist. It ties behind the neck and then the back is left completely open and bare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dress is made of a wash and wear black liquid nylon jersey. It is so light and slinky and it feels amazing on the body. The fabric is almost weightless.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDespite its bareness it is cleverly cut so that when you have it on it stays in place. At the front of the skirt there is a high slit that shows lots of leg when you walk or sit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI love the signature wide top stitched gold fabric belt at the waist. The belt is attached all the way around the back and then ties at the front to cinch you in exactly to where you want. The belt is really what gives it that signature Bill Tice look and this one has the little harder to find more rounded and detailed ends to the ties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dress has the added bonus of traveling very well. It is the kind of piece that you can throw into your suit case and slip on with either flats or heels when you reach your destination and be instantly ready to go. It packs down to almost nothing and barely wrinkles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnlined and slips on. Ties at the back of the neck and at the waist. Elastic through the front portion of the waist. The easy fit allows it work on a variety of sizes. The gold is a true bright gold in person\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBust: variable as there are no side seams\u003cbr\u003ePartial elastic waist: 13-18\" flat across from side seam to side seam\u003cbr\u003eHips: open\u003cbr\u003eBodice: approx 16\" from natural neck to waist but can be tied to adjust the length if needed\u003cbr\u003eTotal length: approx 60\" from neck to hem but can be tied to adjust the length if needed\u003cbr\u003eFront slit: 23\" from the hem up\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModern Sizing Equivalent: SML-LRG\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReference Photos: (1) Bill Tice for Swirl Ad. Vogue US, September 1980. \/ (2) Bill Tice Ad. Vogue US, September 1981.  \/  (3) Nancy Kissinger in Bill Tice, Vogue, October 1980.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shrimpton Couture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53041599152412,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0243\/7483\/files\/1_137d72d3-3aeb-4675-ad4c-c443f614d74d.jpg?v=1758758515","url":"https:\/\/www.shrimptoncouture.com\/products\/documented-1981-bill-tice-plunge-front-black-gold-nylon-jersey-backless-halter-dress","provider":"Shrimpton Couture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}