1975 Bill Blass Floral Print Metallic Lurex & Sequin Dress Set designer-jean-patou appearing in editorials for both

appearing in editorials for both Vogue and Marie Claire back in 1973

The inner base of the skirt is a more pencil skirt shape at the front

Silk chiffon seems to be the flavour of the moment on the runways and this vintage version is exceptional

Shoulders: 14"

Onto the black are silver fabric striped and arrows† four bands around one arm and arrows that go across the bust and hips

1975 Bill Blass Floral Print Metallic Lurex & Sequin Dress Set designer-jean-patou appearing in editorials for bothThe is the second time I have has this set in the shop and I think I like it even more this time around. The French have a saying 'jolie laide' which translates roughly to 'beautiful ugly' and refers to something that is unconventionally beautiful. It is usually a saying used when speaking of a women with strong, unconventional features that make her beautiful in a way that does not conform to traditional standards, but I feel it works well for this