1970s Bill Blass Lace & Ribbons DressAn incredible confection of lace, net and silks by the great Bill Blass. The dress is a strong statement piece and yet still chic now. A fine lace net sits over an inner nude silk lining and I love how it is constructed so that the lace feels more opaque as it nears the bottom. This is a clever way to create slimness and length despite the horizontal ribbon. Just under the bust cured and scalloped ribbon circles the body these have a layer added to