Rare Spring 1977 Bill Gibb "Flowers & Lace" Collection Beaded Halter Ruffle Dress designer-versace floral pattern that covers the

floral pattern that covers the dress from top to bottom

muted gold sequins and rhinestones

Note the the hook of the closure at the waist is set in just under 2" so you could adjust this easily to get more room

The entire bodice has a built in corset so you get no lines from the exterior but perfectly fit under

5" flat across the inner seam but adjustable with the sash

Rare Spring 1977 Bill Gibb "Flowers & Lace" Collection Beaded Halter Ruffle Dress designer-versace floral pattern that covers theThis dress is from the Spring 1977 Bill Gibb collection. In the book, 'Bill Gibb: Fashion and Fantasy' they quote him as saying "for next season, I am going to do semi sport, separates like a little boy with shorts, something I've never done before women want to get into pretty clothes" It goes on to describe the invitation for the show as 'a barefooted girl, wearing a simple empire line dress in a garden, surrounded by a garland of flowers' and of