Prettiest 1980s Bill Blass Soft Taupe & Ivory Silk Chiffon Dress w Ruffles & Dot Print Designer-Howard-Greer Skirt: 37" from waist to

Skirt: 37" from waist to hem with 2

The interior of the dress that lies hidden under the lace and silk chiffon is a strapless shift that has been perfectly constructed from a pink silk crepe

These then cross at the back

Not only was it's twin presented on the Spring 2011 Chanel runway for Look 48 that season

This ribbon is picked up again on each cuff

Prettiest 1980s Bill Blass Soft Taupe & Ivory Silk Chiffon Dress w Ruffles & Dot Print Designer-Howard-Greer Skirt: 37" from waist toBill Blass launched his label in 1970 when he bought out the Maurice Rentner label and then re launched it under his own name. Blass was arguably one of the most famous of the American designers. His forte was the ability to mix simple styles with luxurious materials and his evening wear in particular seemed to have a way of flattering the wearer. He knew how to walk that line perfectly. This is a very chic and sexy example of his work from this time