1980 Bill Tice Plunge Black & Gold Backless Dress designer-victor-costa The little notch at the

The little notch at the top of where the slightly off set buttons finish give it a subtle bit of refined sexiness

It is wearable with care of course - it is almost 100 years old after all

It closes with a side hidden set painted metal zipper

I love the contrasting border that defines and anchors the cut of the dress and highlights the front plunge

Reference Photo: 1990 Yves Saint Laurent

1980 Bill Tice Plunge Black & Gold Backless Dress designer-victor-costa The little notch at theI think this is the most coveted of all the Bill Tice designs. A version of it sits in the closet of countless celebrities (Lady Gaga recently wore a version, as have girls like Rachel Zoe & Nicole Richie) and it is one of those fail safe pieces that you know is going to work every time you put it on. It is insanely sexy with a halter style front that plunges tot he waist and a back that is left completely open and bare. It is made of a liquid black