It features a defined empire waistline accented by a thin, delicate black velvet ribbon tied into a small bow at the center front. The dress is styled with a simple, clean crew neckline with elaborate champagne-gold scrollwork and vine embroidery cascades down from the collar, along the forearms, and across the lower half of the skirt. The bottom of the skirt and the cuffs of the long sleeves terminate in a dramatic, wide band of scalloped cutout guipure lace, adding significant texture and visual interest against the solid black fabric. Gently worn once in excellent condition While the garment's etiquette tag states suze 42, its actual proportions run significantly smaller, providing a true fit for a Medium (Size 38). Bust 45 cm *2