1940s Mary Black of London Red Paisley Dress with Bustle new Blackwell was the first designer

Blackwell was the first designer to offer a line available to plus-sized women

and used many Couture standards known to some as Demi-Couture

Button the collar all the way up or leave it partially unbuttoned for a less restrained look

Clings to the body in all of the right places

Every bead is precisely positioned

1940s Mary Black of London Red Paisley Dress with Bustle new Blackwell was the first designerABSOLUTELY Gorgeous 1940s dress in a lush red and gold paisley floral print! This maxi evening dress features short lightly capped sleeves, a sweetheart neckline with ruched point, a low scoop back, and an amazing bow like bustle! The skirt is pleated in the back, giving the skirt greater volume. This form fitting dress with a generous skirt highlights one silhouette but has room to move. Mary Black was born a Londoner, but she relocated to New York