Buttonless designs aid seamless silhouettes
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The Story: The Fleur with lace trim and a soft flounce sleeve, shes the kind of dress you slip into and feel instantly sun-kissed
To wear this piece as a gala dress coat, you can combine it with a black dress with thin straps, high-heeled sandals and minimalist jewelry in silver or white gold
It is tempting to envision an envoy like Moses treating with the king, seated in a kiosk and dressed in finery like Amenhotep III as shown in the tombs of his courtiers
The smocked waist is super flattering, and the pockets are generous - it's a kind of pop your phone and keys in your pockets and go kind of dress