1980s Fine Lace Bill Blass Dress & Jacket designer-chloe A silver lame ribbon is

A silver lame ribbon is used to highlight the shoulders and V front

White ribbon piping give it length and the ruffle peeking out from under the skirt is divine

The dress closes with a back zipper and the jacket has lace covered buttons down the front

The bodice is set high above a banded waistline

I love the little row of fabric covered buttons and the waist ties at the back with an attached tie so you can cinch it in more if needed

1980s Fine Lace Bill Blass Dress & Jacket designer-chloe A silver lame ribbon isAn absolutely stunning set by Bill Blass is the epitome of refined lady like elegance. Both pieces are constructed from a very fine, almost weightless black lace, with the lace used for jacket feeling slightly starched so it has a touch of structure to it. The dress is a sublimely simple shift with the lace layered over two inner layers of feather like nude silk chiffon. It has the feel of a fine antique Chantilly and feels to be of the highest