1960s Densely Hand Covered Glossy Black Bead & Sequin Dress Knit Base Dress designer-luis-estevez as each layer would have

as each layer would have had to been cut specifically to achieve this effect

The bodice is cut halter style with gorgeous black faceted dome buttons

Having these as reference photos gives you a great idea of just how gorgeous the dress is once on

hem and cuffs

The construction of this is wonderful and it is gathered all the way around the dropped hip seam and set into that seam with a series of tiny

1960s Densely Hand Covered Glossy Black Bead & Sequin Dress Knit Base Dress designer-luis-estevez as each layer would haveThis 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