Bill Blass Gown and Valentino Lace Two Piece Ensemble, 1980-90s

THE FIRST
Skirt ensemble consisting of a long sleeve top in lightweight silk crepe with lace-embellished sheer panels across chest and waist. Stand collar with functional buttons at cuffs. Rear zipper and button closure. Paired with a horizontal pleated panel tube skirt in lightweight silk crepe with decorative lace overlays. Zipper and snap closures at side seam, fully-lined. Made in Italy.
Label: Valentino Boutique
Size Label: 8
Style/Serial No.: 83101

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 16"
Chest: 39"
Waist: 38"
Hips: 39"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 23"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 31.5"

THE SKIRT
Label: Valentino Boutique
Size Label: 8
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Waist: 26"
Hips: 35"
Length (high waist down side seam to hem): 24"

THE SECOND
Long sleeve gown in ivory crepe de chine with black, diagonal chiffon trim extending from left shoulder down to right hip. The dress is fully-lined with a center back zipper closure, has functional buttons at cuffs, and a built-in cord tie at waist. Made in the USA.
Label: Bill Blass
Retail Label: Neiman Marcus
Size Label: N/A
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15"
Chest: 40"
Waist: 28"
Hips: 37"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 58.5"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 31"

From the Collection of a Private Collector

This lot is located in Chicago.