The off-the-shoulder short party dress has a mini skirt that smooths over the hips before ending in a side slit, while a sheer side drape flows to the floor for a look of drama
Beaded Applique with Sequin Accents on Skirt & Chapel Length Train
The term black tie specifically refers to tuxedos, and hosts may be disappointed to see guests attend in any other kind of formal attire
The opera, in style and manners, is firmly set in the 18th century, so David Walker designed the dress to be recognisable as a period costume but, in its cut and use of materials, an obvious creation of its time
Turns out, its because everything was custom and well thought-out: Vance designed almost every single piece you see Roberts wear throughout the film, including the iconic red dress she slips into for the opera
Chest: 40"