Exceptional Fall 2005 Original Valentino Runway Look 82 Black Velvet Dress w Bows, Silk Tiers & Pink Detailing designer-hollys-harp This sits above a sleek

This sits above a sleek little skirt that is midi length which perfectly shows off a strong shoe

Slight padding in each cup

For some reason this "hidden" curve makes me wild for this dress

At the back there is a huge flat bow that anchors the V and is the same width as that waist banding

Exceptional Fall 2005 Original Valentino Runway Look 82 Black Velvet Dress w Bows, Silk Tiers & Pink Detailing designer-hollys-harp This sits above a sleekThe near twin of this dress walked the runway for the Fall 2005 show for Look 82 and was worn by Erin Wasson. It was made under the creative direction of the original Mr. Valentino. Vogue said of the collection that "Valentino's couture touch brought exquisite workmanship to filmy lace blouses and brocade jackets as well as evening gowns that captured the seasons passion for Victorian and Edwardian effects." They went on to mention the feel of this