Bill Blass
S/S 2000 Strapless Color Block Crepe Sheath Gown [Runway Sample]

$3,495

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S/S 2000 Bill Blass strapless color block crepe sheath gown (Runway Sample). Strapless sheath dress with off-white / ivory base and blue, yellow, green and pink contrast color block paneling. Moderate side slit creates beautiful movement when worn. Concealed back zip closure and built-in corset with boning. Rare gown as seen on the runway as the opening look on Erin O'Connor as part of the final collection Bill Blass designed prior to retirement. Runway Sample acquired directly from the Bill Blass Archive. An exceptionally rare collector's offering, accompanied by the designer's original sketch of the dress on vellum, along with fabric sample. In very good vintage condition with light wear throughout; faint spotting at left side upper bust and very slight run at left side back that are unnoticeable when worn unless upon close inspection. Has been taken to couture cleaner and arrives ready to wear.

Best fits size US 4. Photographed clipped slightly on size US 2 - 4 mannequin.

Pit to Pit (Bust): 17.2" lying flat (34.4" when worn)

Waist: 13.0" lying flat based off of interior corset (26.0" when worn); exterior paneling is 14.5" (29.0" when worn)

Hip: 18.8" lying flat (37.6" when worn)

Length: 55.5" from upper bust to hemline; approximately 63.0" from shoulder to hemline when worn

Slit Length: 32.1" from start of slit to hemline

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.