1975 Bill Blass Floral Print Metallic Lurex & Sequin Dress Set designer-jean-patou The poncho top is unlined

The poncho top is unlined

Silk chiffon seems to be the flavour of the moment on the runways and this vintage version is exceptional

Hips: " flat across from side seam to side seam

The inner base of the skirt is a more pencil skirt shape at the front

Shoulders: 14"

1975 Bill Blass Floral Print Metallic Lurex & Sequin Dress Set designer-jean-patou The poncho top is unlinedThe is the second time I have has this set in the shop and I think I like it even more this time around. The French have a saying 'jolie laide' which translates roughly to 'beautiful ugly' and refers to something that is unconventionally beautiful. It is usually a saying used when speaking of a women with strong, unconventional features that make her beautiful in a way that does not conform to traditional standards, but I feel it works well for this