{"product_id":"prettiest-1970s-mr-blackwell-provocative-black-sequin-nude-net-dress-w-black-jersey-skirt","title":"Prettiest 1970s Mr Blackwell Provocative Black Sequin \u0026 Nude Net Dress w Black Jersey Skirt","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis dress is from the 1970s Mr. Blackwell label.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt was made under the creative direction of Richard Blackwell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlackwell launched his label in the late 1950s and even at that time his dresses sold for between $800 and $1000 (up to $10,000 in modern dollars).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHe dressed many of the big stars of the day including Jane Russell, Dorothy Lamour and Jayne Mansfield. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHis pieces were often one of a kind pieces that were fitted to a specific client in the couture tradition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis dress is a wonderful example of his work. Rarely do such fine examples of this time period, and with this level of glamour, come to market anymore.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dress is made of a combination of a nude net, glossy black hand applied sequins and a bias cut jersey skirt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe cut is simple but dramatic because of the amazing way that the bodice is constructed with it heavily applied sequin embellishments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dress is cut to skim over you to the waist which is brought in for a touch of shape. I have added a black ribbon that is not original to the dress to cinch it in even more. That will be sent with the dress. You could also add a belt if you wanted a more structured feel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe bodice of the dress is made from a transparent nude net that gives the illusion that you are not wearing anything but sequins from a distance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA densely applied pattern done in glossy black sequins wraps around you. It goes all the way around just above the waist and then the bodice breaks apart into two separate designs on either side to cover the breasts. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt curves around the sides and angles low into the waist at the back. This gives the illusion that your back is completely bare and exposed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe effect that the somewhat scandalous design has once on a body is very sexy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe sequins have all been hand placed and they mix being placed flat on the net with being placed on their sides and stacked against their neighbour. This gives part of the pattern a raised 3D effect. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe skirt falls under that and is made from a jersey that reminds me of 1970s Danskin jersey in its weight and the way it falls. It curves out over the hips and then is quite wide by the time it reaches the hem. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dress is unlined and closes with a back zipper. It appears to have been worn very little if at all. The ribbon belt added will be sent with the dress. Hand finishes throughout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is no size tag present. Please go by the measurements below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBust: to 17.5\" flat across from side seam to side seam\u003cbr\u003eWaist: to 13\" flat across from side seam to side seam\u003cbr\u003eHips: to 24\" flat across from side seam to side seam\u003cbr\u003eBodice: 15\" from top of shoulder to waist\u003cbr\u003eTotal length: 55.5\" from top of shoulder to hem with 1.75\" turned under\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eModern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eItem# DD5852\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAll items are thoroughly checked over before shipping. Unless noted everything in our shop has been professionally cleaned. All sales are final. Overseas clients will be emailed to obtain agreement to our final sales policy before the order is shipped as per our return policy.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shrimpton Couture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54889810690332,"sku":"DD5852","price":925.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0243\/7483\/files\/1_649c2078-9362-4bb0-8e07-f4c1b6284023.jpg?v=1794336085","url":"https:\/\/www.shrimptoncouture.com\/products\/prettiest-1970s-mr-blackwell-provocative-black-sequin-nude-net-dress-w-black-jersey-skirt","provider":"Shrimpton Couture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}