Fabulous 1980s Bill Blass One Shoulder Black Crepe & Taffeta Puff Sleeve Dress designer-valentino Reference Photo: Marni S/S 2005

Reference Photo: Marni S/S 2005 Collection - Look 36

The belt closes with a combination of hook

Waist: 14" flat across from side seam to side seam but can be wrapped to adjust up or down

They had a reputation for their fabric choices and used higher end fabrics

This is the cutest dress and it still has its original hang tags and was never worn

Fabulous 1980s Bill Blass One Shoulder Black Crepe & Taffeta Puff Sleeve Dress designer-valentino Reference Photo: Marni S/S 2005Bill Blass launched his label in 1970 when he bought out the Maurice Rentner label and re launched it under his own name. Blass was arguably one of the most famous of the American designers. His forte was the ability to mix simple styles with luxurious materials and his evening wear in particular seemed to have a way of flattering the wearer. He knew how to walk that line perfectly. This is a gorgeous example of his work. It is from one of his