1963

Woman's Coat

Bill Blass was known for his elegant, easy-to-wear garments, especially his softly tailored day clothes cut from traditional masculine fabrics. Typical of the designer, this coat is both pared-down and interesting. The distinctive twill has long floats of thick, black-and- white yarn that give dimension and character. The simple cut is enhanced by two understated self-fabric elements: nonfunctional pocket flaps above the waist and a narrow, padded appliqué cut on the cross grain that frames the neckline and forms a front placket over concealed buttons.