1970s Bill Blass Black Knot Front Cocktail Dress velvet giving the dress a sort

giving the dress a sort of faux - marled appearance

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it skimming the wearer's form and clings gently on curves

Crescent moons

The knee length dress is sleek

1970s Bill Blass Black Knot Front Cocktail Dress velvet giving the dress a sortElegant and unusual cocktail dress by Bill Blass. The dress is knee length, with a fitted silhouette, and sleeveless. The dress has an empire like shape, with a figure eight sweetheart bust line that attaches to the remarkable reverse V neckline. The neckline shoots upwards, resting on the shoulders with a jewel neckline. The neckline mirrors the pleats of the skirt that emerge from the center of the bust line. Wear with a pair of brilliant statement