1975 Sequin & Metallic Lurex Bill Blass Dress Set designer-jean-louis-scherrer Each sleeve has hidden snaps

Each sleeve has hidden snaps under the decorative row of buttons on the cuff

This of course does not show when on and is mentioned for accuracy only

The color is perhaps a touch deeper and richer in person then how it photographed

The semi transparency allows you to be bold and minimal underneath or wear something under it that will provide full coverage or a contrasting color

1975 Sequin & Metallic Lurex Bill Blass Dress Set designer-jean-louis-scherrer Each sleeve has hidden snapsThe French have a saying "Jolie laide", meaning "beautiful ugly", or something that is unconventionally beautiful. It is mainly used when speaking of a women but I feel it works here as well. The dress and jacket should not work. It is a clash of patterns and fabrics. The skirt and outer part of the jacket is a metallic lurex in the colors shown with florals splashed over its surface. The top of the dress is covered heavily in sequins and these same