1980s Bob Mackie Heavily Beaded & Sequin Dress w Pink & Red Surprise Underskirt designer-pauline-trigere Longer versions I have had

Longer versions I have had in the past had a hand finished edge and this one does not so I suspect it was shortened for the height of its owner

Bodice length: 15" from shoulder to top of the waist band

The bodice is gathered above a nipped in waist and it has a built in corset

The top is a soft cotton voile that has a hint of transparency - the use of different fabrics within the same family give it an extra bit of interest and depth

1980s Bob Mackie Heavily Beaded & Sequin Dress w Pink & Red Surprise Underskirt designer-pauline-trigere Longer versions I have hadBob Mackie was best known for dressing Cher. He had a love of opulence and bead work, both of which he incorporates heavily into the best of his designs. He worked for both Edith Head and Jean Louis prior to working as a costume designer and co designing with Ray Aghayan. That led to his incredible journey in designing for stars like Cher and Diana Ross for many years. In many ways his creations defined their careers and that entire era of Hollywood