lace & beads dress GL2558 | Sheer Bodice Bead V-Back Ombre A-line worthy piece—made for moments that deserve to be remembered. Exquisite Long White Off-the-shoulder Mermaid

This backless mini dress features a halter silhouette in black stretch jersey with a cut-out drape detail through the front

Vivien Schweitzer, "Music Review: A Slimmed-Down Diva Keeps Her Vocal Heft," New York Times , June 18, 2009, found at New York Times website

ISBN 9781429978286

Jersey has a soft stretch that allows the A-line to drape comfortably without feeling stiff

Floor-length gowns offer maximum elegance and formality Midi dresses work best when they feel architectural and refined Short dresses tend to feel too casual for black tie settings Ultimately, when in doubt, longer silhouettes create a more effortless sense of sophisticationwhich naturally leads us to the importance of fabric