1980s Bill Blass Check & Bright Backless Dress designer-nat-kaplan Made of a deep burgundy

Made of a deep burgundy crepe fabric detailed with satin to bring out the design elements perfectly

The effect is quite fantastic and gives it a nice dimension

black lame look threading

It is the epitome of what he represented - well tailored

1980s Bill Blass Check & Bright Backless Dress designer-nat-kaplan Made of a deep burgundyThis dress is absolutely darling! It is impossible to look at it and not feel happy! This is his diffusion line form the 80s but it was so cute I could not resist and well most of the pieces form this particular part of his empire were not as fabulous as the main line was, I think this particular dress stands up well. The top has a halter neck that leave the back bare. The waist cinches in and it has its original belt so you can cinch it more if you