1980s Bill Blass Check & Bright Backless Dress designer-nat-kaplan The effect is quite fantastic

The effect is quite fantastic and gives it a nice dimension

The skirt is to the ground and there is lots of fabric in it - its flat pleated around the waist in bit exaggerated pleats which give it lots of that fantastic fabric

It measures a full 66" x 66" and literally weighs but a few ounces

The label is her early lace label

The top has a ruffled collar and ruffles cap each sleeve

1980s Bill Blass Check & Bright Backless Dress designer-nat-kaplan The effect is quite fantasticThis 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