1970s Bill Blass Dramatic Pink & Purple Ruffled Bow Silk Dress designer-emma-domb Princess Paola of Belgium

Princess Paola of Belgium

It is now time for them to retire

The waist has a pretty detailing it to highlight and the skirt's hem is anchored with horsehair ribbon to help keep the suggestion of fullness

it is scooped into a low V and this sit above a tightly spaced row of buttons

Item# HH03

1970s Bill Blass Dramatic Pink & Purple Ruffled Bow Silk Dress designer-emma-domb Princess Paola of BelgiumThis is the second time I have had a version of this dress in the shop and it is just as good this time around. This one is also a larger size which is not always easy to find in vintage. It is made from a high grade silk satin that combines a vivid pink with a deep and regal purple color. A huge pink bow rises above one shoulder in the most dramatic way. This appears to anchor a wide sash that wraps around the bodice to the back enveloping the wearer