Prettiest 1960s Bessi Dusty Purple & Pink Floral Print Velvet Dress designer-helena-barbieri The fabric at the front

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

It is cut to skim over the body and fall to the floor in one beautiful column

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

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

Length: 50" from top of bodice to hem

Prettiest 1960s Bessi Dusty Purple & Pink Floral Print Velvet Dress designer-helena-barbieri The fabric at the frontThe 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