1960s Mr. Blackwell Custom Purple Velvet Evening Dress Furs Perfect for a destination beach

Perfect for a destination beach wedding or just to enliven your summer work wear by throwing on a little black jacket or bolero

Tailored details

Ruffles and rosettes create wonderful texture and interest on the high low skirt accented by ruffles on the three quarter length sleeves

Modern US size 6

The strapless ballgown has a fitted princess seamed bodice and full skirt

1960s Mr. Blackwell Custom Purple Velvet Evening Dress Furs Perfect for a destination beachUnderstated custom Mr. Blackwell. Okay, perhaps it is impossible as the color and "bling" belies our assertion. However, in the 1950's and 1960'S Mr. Blackwell was at times understated and even modest. This gorgeous gown sits design on the cusp immediately preceding the transformation to the designer whose pieces make a statement. Yet, here both the standard material, the fit, and the cut (including the full length sleeves) pays homage to his once