1980s Bill Blass Check & Bright Backless Dress designer-nat-kaplan The waist is defined by

The waist is defined by a gathered panel

It is cut on the bias through the skirt and the chiffon is slightly transparent so that the pink lining gives it extra depth of color

black lame look threading

It is the epitome of what he represented - well tailored

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

1980s Bill Blass Check & Bright Backless Dress designer-nat-kaplan The waist is defined byThis 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