BCBG Strapless Nude And Black Print Silk Cocktail Dress, Size 8

Love the MaxAzria line, and this is why! Silk, kittens! This dress glows. Such a great choice to pair the classic full skirt silhouette with a bubble hem--very 50s, and a great shape for bodies with curves. The colors are spot on--black and nude abstract vertical striping, overlaid with white curlicues--the material becomes even more elevated at the bodice, as the modest neckline descends into ruched tiers. And that sash! So many different ways to style it, and create a shape of your own. There is not much stretch to this dress--few strapless dresses with this construction do--and this zips up the back and has reinforced seams under the arm. Lots of support! From pit to pit, it measures 17 inches, laying flat--your chest will determine how the décolletage fans out. Below the tiers, the waist measures 32, but there is some elastic built in to accommodate the fullness of the skirt--height is everything with strapless dresses--I measured from the top of the bust to the bottom of the hem, and its 34 inches. On a hanger, using the built in display straps, it is 40 inches. Sweetheart vibes!