1970s Joy Stevens Big Sleeve Tie Waist Red 'Graduation' Jersey Dress designer-isabelle-allard The silk has a hint

The silk has a hint of transparency to it that gives it an interesting visual effect when the floral design falls over itself as the silk moves

There is minor bead loss and some very small tears to the next overlay here and there that the beads are fixed to

Every detail on it is perfect and every seam is placed to ensure that the dress falls and sits properly once on and that it will flatter the person wearing it

'Early pieces are particularly hard to find

1970s Joy Stevens Big Sleeve Tie Waist Red 'Graduation' Jersey Dress designer-isabelle-allard The silk has a hintThe designer of this adorable little red dress 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 without worrying about how they would hold up. This dress is especially interesting because it is easily identifiable