Gorgeous silk velvet strapless empire waist gown by Bill Blass. 

• Draped back strapless dress
  
• Emerald, black
  
• Iridescent silk with velvet feather pattern
• Straight neckline
  
• Velvet bust panel 
  
• High empire waist 
• Two large velvet back bows
  
• Draped back train bustle
  
• Back hooks and double zip closure
• Lined
• No fabric contents - feels like silk 
  
• Made in the USA, Union Made tag attached
• Bill Blass label 
  
• Very good vintage condition - small dent on velvet near underarm
  
• Estimated size: M / 6 (marked 12)