1970s Mollie Parnis Boutique Purple Velvet Dark Floral Dress period_1900s The knee - length dress

The knee - length dress has a loose shift silhouette (almost trapeze - like) with long sleeves

The closure is antique guilt with botanical details and rhinestone accents

giving the piece the elegance it deserves

although the job was grim

This floor length gentle A - line evening dress features a pleated bust and cinched waist accented by a soft green velvet bow

1970s Mollie Parnis Boutique Purple Velvet Dark Floral Dress period_1900s The knee - length dressFabulous deep purple velvet dress by Mollie Parnis! The dress features a knee length skirt, long sleeves, and an exaggerated spread arrow collar with V neck. The dress has a series of buttons on the front for closure. The dress has an A Line silhouette with a pinched waist accented by a wide, satin ribbon (tied in a bow!) in indigo. The dark floral print on the dress presents foliage, flowers, and birds, and makes us think of Barbara Hulanicki's Biba