Prettiest 1960s Bessi Dusty Purple & Pink Floral Print Velvet Dress designer-helena-barbieri More vertical seaming sits at

More vertical seaming sits at the very top of the full skirt and then gently open to give the volume the skirt has

This dress is one of the best example of that 'austere grace' that Phelps describes above

Model: Marija Vujovic

The fabric at the front crosses over itself to highlight the shape of the bust and the top of the bodice is set in a  high peak

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

Prettiest 1960s Bessi Dusty Purple & Pink Floral Print Velvet Dress designer-helena-barbieri More vertical seaming sits atThe 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