1960s Bill Blass Cream Shell & Shift Dress Accessories and Separates The amount of movement this

The amount of movement this makes when the girl who wears it moves is just incredible

The photo is of Pat the original owner and is believed to have been taken a few years after the purchase of the dress

It weighs ounces and that one shoulder just adds to the sexiness of the piece

Delicious and versatile piece

However upon closer inspection you must appreciate the remarkable seaming that creates that funnel like neck and adds an almost smock like feel to the front

1960s Bill Blass Cream Shell & Shift Dress Accessories and Separates The amount of movement thisA lovely refined shift and shell set that is from when Bill Blass was designing for Maurice Rentner! The fabric is wonderful swirls of cream on cream with a slightly silverish cast to it. It is cut very simply but perfectly. The under dress has a lingerie weight silk top to which the skirt is attached, Over this is the little sleeveless shell. This is a clever technique to ensure that the skirt sits perfectly and that the wearer does not inadvertently