Bill Blass
A/W 1999 Strapless Black Velvet and Ivory Silk Gown [Runway Sample]
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A/W 1999 Bill Blass strapless black velvet and ivory silk gown (Runway Sample). Strapless bustier gown featuring silk bows below bust and at low waist, contrasting with off-white / ivory full A-line silk skirting. Concealed back zip closure and single functional side pocket. Built-in boning creates nipped waist silhouette. Runway Sample acquired directly from the Bill Blass Archive. In very good vintage condition with faint spots throughout (slight oil spot and blue spot at right side near hemline are faintly visible when worn). Has been taken to couture cleaner and arrives ready to wear.
Measurements
Best fits size US 4 - 6. Photographed clipped slightly on size US 2 - 4 mannequin.
Pit to Pit (Bust): 16.6" lying flat (33.2" when worn)
Waist: 14.0" lying flat (28.0" when worn)
Hip: 32.0" lying flat (64.0" when worn; open A-line silhouette)
Length: 54.4" from upper bust to hemline; approximately 61.4" from shoulder to hemline when worn (floor length gown)
Returns
Returns are not eligible for this garment. Please read the condition, fabric contents, and item description in full and compare the measurements to your own. If you have any questions, please send us an email to Studio@TabVintage.com prior to purchase and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Size Guide
| XS | S | M | L | XL | |
| Numeric Size | 0-2 | 4 | 6-8 | 10 | 12-14 |
|
Bust |
32-33 | 34-35 | 36-37 | 38-39 | 40-41 |
| Waist | 23-25 | 26-27 | 28-30 | 31-32 | 33-36 |
| Hips |
32.5-35.8
|
35.8-37.8
|
37.8-40 | 40-42.5 | 42.5-49.5 |
* All measurements are in inches.