1960s Gold Thread & Blue Kimono Coat designer-bill-blass The cut of the dress

The cut of the dress is very simple and represents the time perfectly - a high neck tops a skinny sleeved shift that flares out in a saucy way as it reaches the hem - done deliberately so all the focus is on the legs

slightly padded shoulders that end in a zipped

The bodice's design swoops up in lovely curves and the bead work is remarkable - all silver lined tube glass beads used to really emphasize the cut of the dress

The bodice is killer with a twisted front detail and both the front and back plunge to low V's

Hips: 16-18" flat across the back from side seam to side seam and wraps to close so adjustable up or down from that an inch or two

1960s Gold Thread & Blue Kimono Coat designer-bill-blass The cut of the dressThis pretty kimono coat or dress, is not absolutely perfect but still so wonderful I cannot resist listing it! The exterior is on great shape and is a fab mix of a smoky blue, silver and gold thread work all woven to create fabric that has a subtle metallic sheen. Its not a true kimono rather a westernized version. The sleeves are kimono shaped but the drop is far shorter that a traditional kimono and the tie belt is handily attached at the back. I