maxi silk dress with sleeves Pure Glamour Long Sleeve Satin Maxi Dress (Gold)

This late 1950s cocktail dress by Mike Anthony is a masterclass in sculptural draping: the fitted bateau-neck bodice with short cap sleeves gives way to an extraordinary draped skirt, its fabric gathered and twisted at the hip into a dramatic pouf that billows out and tapers back at the hem a silhouette that nods unmistakably to the periods fascination with Balenciagas cocoon forms

Detailed with a subtle scoop back and a zipper closure, the sheath skirt reveals a thigh high slit before trailing to the floor with a sweeping denouement

soft tulle wrap skirt with a rosette detail and long train

This style works well if you want waist definition with controlled movement through the skirt