80’s Cotton Floral Sheer Puffy Sleeve Bodycon Mini Dress by Betsey Johnson

size labeled M with a little stretch

Made in the usa 90% cotton 10% Lycra

* One puffy sleeve coming loose on hem needs to be tacked as seen in photos

No zippers, no buttons, no pockets

Sleeves can be worn on or off shoulder

* Minor pilling from age wear

Measurements are taken flat and are approximate:

Undeararm: 15”

Waist: 13”

Length: 28” taken from center chest

Sleeve length: 10”

“ Betsey Johnson (b. 1942) was guest editor at Mademoiselle magazine in 1965 when she was given a design job at the new Paraphernalia boutique. There she was an important part of the “Youthquake” movement in fashion. In 1969 she, along with two friends, started their own boutique – Betsey, Bunky and Nini.

From there Johnson wore a variety of design hats: Alley Cat from 1970 to 1974, Butterick patterns from 1971 to the late 1970s, Tric-Trac by Betsey Johnson from 1974 to 1976, and Star Ferry by Betsey Johnson from 1975 to 1977. Finally, in 1978, she formed her own company, Betsey Johnson, Inc., which she still operates today.

One word that has always been used to describe the Betsey Johnson look is “young.” Her clothes are fun and flirty, colorful and alive.” - Vintage Fashion Guild