The bow was also lined with black satin and pleated in back on one side of the gown, then folded over and attached to the other section
It also comes in four different shades, which is great, Caldwell adds
Below the fitted waist, the skirt opens into a dramatically full, pleated bubble hem that flares out and moves with you and the oversized bow detail at the hip gives it a fashion-forward, editorial quality that sets it apart from anything else in the room
cummerbund, for exampleso familiarize yourself with the options and dont be afraid to befriend one of the consultants at a local formalwear store
"For example, if the dress is classic, you should balance the look with a fuller hairstyle, and the opposite applies for detailed jeweled gowns or gowns with full lace: pull the hair back or use a softer curl and style," she says
[9] Betty Boop, a cartoon character based in part on the 1920s "it girl" Helen Kane, was drawn wearing a little black dress in her early films, though with Technicolor later, Betty's dress became red