Why it's worth it
Baroque scroll embroidery on velvet — the holiday dress that skips sequins entirely.
The Edit
Black velvet with a plush, light-absorbing pile gives this teacup-silhouette mini its after-dark authority — the fitted bodice and flared skirt are shaped by interior boning and a smocked back panel rather than seam alone. Cream soutache scroll embroidery frames the center-front lace-up closure at the bodice and echoes at the hem corners, the cord work standing in relief against the velvet ground. An invisible center-back zipper with hook-and-eye, wide square-set straps, and full lining complete a dress built for occasion.
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