velvet evening bodice

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The bodice is fashioned from black silk velvet with neckline inserts of ivory tulle. The apparently simple style becomes increasingly complex on closer examination: draped folds on the bodice and elaborately ruched, puffed sleeves. The asymmetrical neckline is embellished with faux pearls, faceted black beads, and glittering rhinestones

The unaltered bodice laces up the back. Its interior is lined with a cream-colored taffeta under bodice with boned seams.