The Ivory Cake Shop Dress

Inspired by fantasies of what Marie Antoinette might wear as intimates if she lived in our modern day. This little strapless dress features a lace-trimmed hem and comes topped with a puff-sleeved bolero. You can remove at your leisure, and pair with other looks. Underwire cups and boning add structure, while a smattering of bows act like instant oxytocin. Ideal for a cake tasting or attending a harp concert set against the walls of an old castle.

Strapless dress with shrug

Boning for structure

Contrast bows – three in front and two on the hips

Pleated skirt with lace detail at the hem