1970s Bill Blass Lace & Ribbons Dress designer-leonard-paris Length: 42" from shoulder to

Length: 42" from shoulder to bottom hem

I love the top stitched

All the bed and sequin work on both pieces is hand done

Hips: to 16

The skirt is kept a solid black for maximum slimming effect

1970s Bill Blass Lace & Ribbons Dress designer-leonard-paris Length: 42" from shoulder toAn incredible confection of lace, net and silks by the great Bill Blass. The dress is a strong statement piece and yet still chic now. A fine lace net sits over an inner nude silk lining and I love how it is constructed so that the lace feels more opaque as it nears the bottom. This is a clever way to create slimness and length despite the horizontal ribbon. Just under the bust cured and scalloped ribbon circles the body these have a layer added to