Fabulous Fall 1986 Bill Blass Runway Brilliant Blue Silk Velvet Dress w Open Cut Out Back Sleeveless & Halters If you love it in

If you love it in the photos you will be more pleased in person as the quality and little subtle details don't quite come through - it is Valentino after all

The first thing you need to know about this piece is that in person the color is just a touch deeper and the metallic stands out more

I love that it has pockets hidden away at the inset seams that run down the front

This is created with that same smocking technique on the upper shoulders so that they look more fitted even though the combination of elastic and jersey feels very easy to wear

Fabulous Fall 1986 Bill Blass Runway Brilliant Blue Silk Velvet Dress w Open Cut Out Back Sleeveless & Halters If you love it inBill 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 from this time period. You