The honest answer is that a fitted cocktail dress is a wonderful choice for the right person at the right event, but it rewards a clear understanding of what the silhouette does, who it flatters most, where it is appropriate, and how to choose and style one
John Singer Sargent, Madame X (1883-84) The subject of John Singer Sargent's (1856-1925) Madame X seems to be sporting an early version of the little black dress
The waist appears so small through optical illusion: the very wide skirt and the bodice that is padded and cut to enhance the shoulders by big sleeves, ruffles and a wide neckline form a contrast to the waist that makes it appear smaller than it actually is
Care Instructions: Machine Wash, Tumble Dry Low
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Im using a Beast blender in these photos, and it had this dressing silky-smooth in 60 seconds