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Bell sleeve ruched lace bodycon in Black
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Bell sleeve ruched lace bodycon in black

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$29.99

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Three details carry this one: a boat neckline with sheer lace across the top, long sleeves that widen into a bell at the wrist, and a ruched bodice that gathers the fabric down the front. The lace outer layer has a good deal of stretch in it and sits over a smooth inner lining. Dark green and black are the two colourways, and both keep the floral lace pattern subtle rather than loud. Few reviews so far, so treat it as new to the catalogue.

ModelBell sleeve ruched lace bodycon
ColourBlack
SizesS to XL
CategoryMaxi Dresses

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The short version

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Bell sleeves on a fitted body

The body is cut close and the sleeves are not, which is the contrast the whole dress is built on. A bell cuff moves when the arm moves and gives a design with no skirt volume at all somewhere to be loose.

Ruching across the front

Gathers run through the bodice, so the fabric is drawn in rather than left flat. On a stretch lace that also means the surface pattern bunches and catches the light differently as the wearer moves.

Boat neck with sheer lace above

The neckline runs wide across the collarbones with a transparent lace panel over the top, covering the shoulders without putting a sleeve seam there. It leaves room for a necklace and not much need for one.

Same model, other colours

Black · $29.99Dark Green · $29.99

Fit, honestly

Stretch is the fitting mechanism: the maker describes the lace outer as highly elastic and says it tolerates different shapes without pulling tight. The waist is fitted and the bodice ruched. Wash cold in a laundry bag to keep the lace from snagging.

The full size guide →

  • Boat neck with a sheer lace panel.
  • Long bell sleeves, ruched bodice.
  • Stretch lace outer over a soft lining.

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