Prettiest 1960s Bessi Dusty Purple & Pink Floral Print Velvet Dress designer-helena-barbieri with tiny iridescent sequins so

with tiny iridescent sequins so the entire gown glitters and gleams in the light

I always have a soft spot for these formal beaded 1950s gowns and it is very unusual to find one in such a magnificent color

If you were to try to buy new lingerie at this same level of construction it would be at an insane price if you could even find anyone doing this still

The skirt is cut in a slightly exaggerated A-line so has that fullness feel of the fifties but really makes you look long and lean still

Length: 50" from top of bodice to hem

Prettiest 1960s Bessi Dusty Purple & Pink Floral Print Velvet Dress designer-helena-barbieri with tiny iridescent sequins soThe Bessi company was launched in 1950 but it was not until 1968 that it started producing the printed pieces that the label is now associated with. Like Pucci he signed all his prints and created them himself. In terms of style, construction and quality, Bessi dresses were often on par with Pucci and Leonard, especially the ones from the late sixties to mid seventies. This one is just lovely and the colour of it is divine. This gorgeous little dress