madewell midi dress x Shopbop Gathered A-Line bar and zippered back closure Madewell Exploded Tank Midi Dress

Originally introduced as a less rigid alternative to white tie, it was popularized by British aristocracy before spreading to America

* Designed by Amanda Ip of Slate Design * Handcrafted * Engineered wood frame wrapped in faux PVC shagreen * Brass-finished metal frame * Two deep drawers with brass-finished iron hardware and metal glides * Clean with soft dry cloth * Imported

Their V-neck longsleeve print dress is alluring and sweet

SKU: CL136240067

Despite these adoptions of the Dior influenced styles, the dresses originator Coco Chanel stuck firmly to the idea of the LBD being a basic pull on frock with a simple line that fitted in with any fashion era