1975 Sequin & Metallic Lurex Bill Blass Dress Set designer-jean-louis-scherrer This of course does not

This of course does not show when on and is mentioned for accuracy only

Bust: 21-23" flat across from side seam to side seam

They were designed for that chic modern woman to wear while entertaining at home or to go out for a chic dinner and were often the subject for Vogue or Harper's Bazaar editorials

This is a stunning dress whose flame design is hard to pass by

The skirt is the same pattern as the sleeves but done in a fine wool challis

1975 Sequin & Metallic Lurex Bill Blass Dress Set designer-jean-louis-scherrer This of course does notThe French have a saying "Jolie laide", meaning "beautiful ugly", or something that is unconventionally beautiful. It is mainly used when speaking of a women but I feel it works here as well. The dress and jacket should not work. It is a clash of patterns and fabrics. The skirt and outer part of the jacket is a metallic lurex in the colors shown with florals splashed over its surface. The top of the dress is covered heavily in sequins and these same