Prettiest 1960s Arnold Scaasi Black Strapless Dotted Net Dress w Flower Appliques z-archive-alexandermcqueen To this is applied a

To this is applied a tightly overlapped sequin design that runs over each shoulder strap and around the top of the bodice

this little bombshell of a dress will certainly guarantee that you make an entrance

5" from top to hem

I just love that he did that and it just shows you the attention that was paid to dresses during this time period as opposed to modern pieces where they probably wouldn't have bothered to put extra detailing where no one would ever see it

The barely-there top perfectly balances the full length maxi skirt that flows to the floor in a swoop of bias cut silk jersey

Prettiest 1960s Arnold Scaasi Black Strapless Dotted Net Dress w Flower Appliques z-archive-alexandermcqueen To this is applied aArnold Scaasi was born Arnold Isaacs in Montreal and the name Scassi is simply his own surname in reverse. He studied in Montreal and in Paris, apprenticed at the house of Paquin and then worked with the legendary Charles James. In 1964 he opened own couture salon. He dressed Hollywood stars like Lauren Bacall, Diahann Carroll and Elizabeth Taylor. He dressed several first ladies including Mamie Eisenhower, Hillary Clinton and both the Bush first