The smocked 3/4 length sleeves add a delicate detail, while the fully lined design ensures comfort, with the dress falling just above the ankle
It has short sleeves and a boat neck, which is ideal for those who want to cover their shoulders
Its draped design enhances the figure with elegant folds, while the micro mini length adds a modern, bold touch
This look works at office parties, family events and big festive nights its both wholesome and hilarious
The Details B lanche Payne in the History of Costume from the Ancient Egyptians to the Twentieth Century (1965) writes: When the back fullness was formed into box pleats at the neckline, falling freely from there to the floor, the gown is referred to as a robe la franaise . (413) Charlotte Mankey Calasibetta & Phyllis Tortora in the Dictionary of Fashion (2003) defines the robe la franaise as a: Dress, fashionable in 18th c., made with a bodice that fits closely in the front and loosely at the back