CANDY STRIPE NURSES 1974 Movie Poster - Crewneck Sweatshirt: Design Overview
A Dose of 70s Sexploitation
This crewneck sweatshirt features a design inspired by the iconic movie poster for "Candy Stripe Nurses" (1974). The artwork is a bold representation of the 1970s sexploitation film era, a period when suggestive visuals and playful wordplay were used to attract audiences.
Collage of Cheeky Suggestiveness
The design echoes the original poster's collage-style aesthetic, a hallmark of low-budget, high-impact exploitation film promotion. The central figure, dressed in a stylized nurse's uniform, strikes a comic and suggestive pose, immediately conveying the film's tongue-in-cheek nature. Smaller vignettes, mirroring the poster's layout, surround the main figure, hinting at the silly, adult themes explored in the movie.
Pun-Filled Imagery
The artwork utilizes clever visual puns that were characteristic of the film's promotional materials. The imagery plays on double entendres associated with the medical profession and the film's title, offering a lighthearted and provocative experience.
A Blast from the Past
Ultimately, the design on this crewneck sweatshirt serves as a nostalgic tribute to a unique cinematic era. It captures the bold visual style that defined drive-in and grindhouse cinema, making it a statement piece for fans of vintage movie art and the distinctive aesthetic of the 1970s.
Unisex Heavy-Blend Crewneck Sweatshirt
A clean, dependable crewneck engineered for everyday wear. The cotton/poly blend keeps prints bright and the fit approachable — neither too boxy nor too snug. It's the sort of sweatshirt you reach for when comfort matters.
Product Highlights
Built from a balanced cotton and polyester mix, this crewneck gives you the soft hand of cotton with the color-keeping and shape retention polyester offers. That fabric combo helps printed artwork look crisp and vibrant, wash after wash.
Practical construction details — a ribbed knit collar that holds its shape and the absence of side seams — remove common annoyances so the sweatshirt feels smooth and lasting during everyday use.
- Cotton/poly blend for softness, durability, and color retention
- Ribbed knit collar to prevent stretching and keep a neat neckline
- No side seams for a cleaner feel against the skin
- Midweight construction — warm without bulk
- Made to hold print detail and color after repeated washing
Fit & Style Notes
The cut is unisex and intended to be versatile — choose your normal size for a classic fit or size up if you prefer a relaxed, contemporary silhouette. The length and sleeve proportions are tuned for easy layering.
Style it with high-waist jeans for a clean look, throw on a lightweight coat for chilly commutes, or match with joggers for a comfortable set. Works well with bold prints or minimalist branding.
Size Guide
For best results, measure a crewneck you already own laid flat and compare the chest width and length to the chart below.
| Size | Width (in) | Length (in) | Sleeve (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 20.00 | 27.00 | 33.50 |
| M | 22.01 | 28.00 | 34.50 |
| L | 24.00 | 29.00 | 35.50 |
| XL | 26.00 | 30.00 | 36.50 |
| 2XL | 28.00 | 31.00 | 37.50 |
| 3XL | 30.00 | 32.00 | 38.50 |
| 4XL | 32.00 | 33.00 | 39.50 |
| 5XL | 34.00 | 34.00 | 40.50 |
Tip: For a trendier, roomy fit, size up one. For layering under a jacket, stick to your usual size.
Care Instructions
- Machine wash cold (max 30°C / 90°F)
- Use non-chlorine bleach only when necessary
- Do not dry clean
- Tumble dry on low heat
- Do not iron
