1970s Bill Blass Couture Ombre Gown Guest Editor Anita Clarke! When I acquired this I

When I acquired this I almost passed it by

The waist starts high under the bust line and skim over the waist and swings out over the hips in a delicious swoop

Most of the pieces you find from this label are a poly knit but this one is a amazingly soft knit through the skirt and the top a silk chiffon

Each leg has elastic and the bloomer type bottom under the top part is made entirely of cotton All the elastic on the suit is in great condition

1970s Bill Blass Couture Ombre Gown Guest Editor Anita Clarke! When I acquired this IThis may be the most fantastic gown that Mr Blass ever produced! Hand dyed silk crepe that has a stunning texture to it is the basis of this masterpiece. The gown itself is simple and perfect a boned strapless bodice tops a flowing silk skirt that flows to the floor. Simple but not as every detail is utterly perfect and the fabric itself is literally a work of art. It would have been hand dipped and dyed to make that incredible ombre palette of mixed