By Bill Blass
Located in Boca Raton, FL
“There is the cult of Bill Blass from one end of this country to the other,” socialite Nan Kempner told The New York Times in 1999. This dress makes it so easy to see why the American designer had such a devout following. The ankle-length gown from the Seventies is the picture of femininity in a double layer of ivory silk organza printed with a flurry of delicate pansies in apricot, lavender, yellow and light blue. A ruffled neckline, ruffled shoulders, puffed short sleeves and ruffled tiers enhance its flirty and romantic appeal, while a matching sash ties in a pretty bow at the nipped-in waistline. Nearly four decades later, it is still a perfect piece for a springtime or summertime party, wedding or semiformal affair.
Measurements
Bust: 34 inches
Waist: 25 inches
Hips: Up to 36 inches
Dress top to waistline: 16 inches
Dress waistline to hemline: 37 inches
Dress length: 52 inches
This vintage Bill Blass...
Category
1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns