Rose Purple A Line Black Sweetheart Prom DressFabled in its Gothic opulence, the black and purple ballgown is a chiaroscuro of drama and grace. Not only does the sweetheart neckline exude vintage Hollywood glamour, but the voluminous purple skirt, adorned with rosettes, conjures the grandeur of a baroque cathedral. Black velvet gloves and a choker add a macabre elegance, while the waists rosette cinches the silhouette like a corseted fairy tale heroine. So theatrical is the contrast between the