1970s Joy Stevens Black Strapless Jersey Dress w Keyhole designer-nat-kaplan Inseam: 29

Inseam: 29

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I love the crushed velvet bow and banding around the waist that defines the shape and picks up the deeper color of the print on the dress

The top is cut to be worn loose and if you pop over to the red listing you can see where I have photoed it tucked as presented in the editorial photo

1970s Joy Stevens Black Strapless Jersey Dress w Keyhole designer-nat-kaplan Inseam: 29I have had this same dress in a deep burgundy in the shop before and this black version is just as wonderful and perhaps a teeny bit more versatile. The designer is Joy Stevens who is one of my favorites that were working out of California during this time period. Her designs ruled the night clubs of the seventies and have a sexy but easy to wear feel to them. They were the type of thing you just threw on, looked fabulous and could dance until 3 in