Initially, Ransome was intimidated by the prospect of making a garment for such an important moment and declined, but the customer was insistent
Long Cool Woman In a Black Dress Written by Allan Clarke, Roger Cook & Roger Greenaway #2 song from 1972 Lead Guitar and vocals - Allan Clarke Saturday night I was downtown Working for the FBI Sitting in a nest of bad men Whiskey bottles piling high Bootlegging boozer on the west side Full of people who are doing wrong Just about to call up the DA man When I heard this woman singing a song A pair of 45's made me open my eyes My temperature started to rise She was a long cool woman in a black dress Just a 5'9", beautiful tall With just one look I was a bad mess 'Cos that long cool woman had it all I saw her heading to the table Well a tall walking big black cat When Charlie said I hope that you're able, boy Well I'm telling you she knows where it's at Well then suddenly we heard the sirens And everybody started to run Jumping under doors and tables Well I heard somebody shooting a gun Well the DA was pumping my left hand and she was holding my right Well I told her, "Don't get scared 'Cos you're gonna be spared" Well I'm gonna be forgiven If I wanna spend my living With a long cool woman in a black dress Just a 5'9" beautiful tall Well, with just one look I was a bad mess 'Cos that long cool woman had it all Had it all
This time, though, it's a more fun, winking nod to the past, instead of a direct copy of what we used to see
An image is projected onto the retina in the back of the eyeball
Imagine fleece lined tights + boot socks + tall boots
The bodycon fit with ruched detailing through the skirt keeps things sleek and elongated, while the maxi length brings a touch of drama that sets it apart from your average going-out dress
