1975 Bill Blass Floral Print Metallic Lurex & Sequin Dress Set designer-jean-patou The plunge is almost indecently

The plunge is almost indecently low but saved by that gold bar that runs across and keeps it firmly in position

Silk chiffon seems to be the flavour of the moment on the runways and this vintage version is exceptional

It is supermodel length and will make you look supermodel tall

The poncho top is unlined

1975 Bill Blass Floral Print Metallic Lurex & Sequin Dress Set designer-jean-patou The plunge is almost indecentlyThe is the second time I have has this set in the shop and I think I like it even more this time around. The French have a saying 'jolie laide' which translates roughly to 'beautiful ugly' and refers to something that is unconventionally beautiful. It is usually a saying used when speaking of a women with strong, unconventional features that make her beautiful in a way that does not conform to traditional standards, but I feel it works well for this