What if I told you I found a stunning black tie dress that is extremely slimming (on all body types), comfortable (you can wear a normal bra), unique (no one else will look like you), can be worn all year round (because it has sleeves), and that will make a statement but won’t look like you are going to the prom or are part of the wedding party…
Can it be?
Yes, it can be!! This dress is my dream come true!!!! My friend and very talented designer David Peck (of Miles David) and I collaborated to bring you the most versatile black tie dress EVER!
Are you ready to see it?!…….
Front
Side
Back
This simple, elegant formal dress is the perfect silhouette for so many body types! We thought of everything! The color, weight and drape of the fabric allows this dress to hang but not hug while giving a slimming effect everywhere! It has sleeves, which gives the dress a super elegant look and allows you to wear it year round! You could even push the sleeves up when it’s warm outside! Plus, you can wear your normal bra! And every women everywhere said, “AMEN!” I’m wearing shape wear because it makes me feel more secure.
But wait! It gets better!
You can wear it BACKWARDS!
Backwards (keyhole closed)
Backwards (keyhole open)
Backwards (keyhole open and corners tucked in to form a V)
Front as back!
That’s FOUR different dresses from ONE dress!
And if that’s not enough…
…Check out my sister in the dress in navy!
Front
Backwards
Backwards (with keyhole open)
Stunning, right?
Why is the little black dress (lbd) concept only for cocktail attire?! Let’s bring the concept to formal wear!
This dress serves as the perfect backdrop for whatever you want to do, making the dress UNIQUELY YOURS!
Make it uniquely yours by:
- Wearing statement earrings
- Wearing a statement necklace
- Wearing a layered necklace
- Wearing an arm party on both arms
- Wearing a belt
- Wearing a white oxford shirt under it
- Wearing a sweater over it
- Wearing a fur coat
- Wearing a fur stole
- Wearing a fur vest
- Wearing a poncho or shawl
- Wearing a vintage coat over it
Like this:
Backwards (open v) with Fur Stole
The possiblities are ENDLESS!
I’ll post all the different ways my sister and I will wear this dress over the next week, so be sure to check Instagram!
AND GUESS WHAT?!
Miles David is offering C. Style readers a 20% discount on the DRESS and the ENTIRE SITE for the first week with code CSTYLE20!!!!! Check out all my favorite items by Miles David that pair perfectly with the dress here!
If you order now, you’ll be one of the first to get the dress, and you’ll have it in time for the HOLIDAYS! (This dress is not an off the rack dress. David and his team will be personally making these dresses for you. The quality is better than an off the rack dress! The dresses will be made in the order in which they are received and will start shipping on Nov. 1st.)
Items may be exchanged for a different size or returned for a store credit. For more detailed sizing information, click here.
Outfit Details: Dress- Miles David (I’m wearing an xs), Shape wear- Commando, Earrings- Stella + Ruby, Bracelet: 2 old J. Crew bracelets wrapped around each other, for a similar look here and here
My Sister’s Outfit Details: Dress- Miles David (She’s wearing an xs), Necklace- Old Marc Jacobs for similar here and here, Faux Fur Stole- Miles David, Earrings- J. Crew, Rebecca de Ravenel
ABSOLUTELY stunning and pure perfection! A dress we could wear for years! I’m just slightly worried about the return policy. I read that there are no returns on custom orders. Am I right?
Thank you, Susan! I should have included the return details in the post, so thanks for the reminder. Since it’s not a custom order, you can exchange it for another size or return it for a store credit. I hope this helps and thanks again for the heads up!
Works for me! Thank you!
Gorgeous! You really did hit all the marks.
Thank you, Heather!
CARLY! This dress is absolutely gorgeous and you are STUNNING in it! So is Erica! And I love that you can wear it so many ways. GENIUS. You are stunning AND a genius.
Thank you, friend! You are pretty smart yourself. Ha!
The dress is gorgeous. I think it could be worn in more casual situations as well if they also offered a shorter version.
Also, please consider doing a house tour! The little snippets I see of your home are gorgeous and I love all of the character. 🙂
Thanks you! Yes, I think so, too! I styled version with cowboy boots and I think you’ll love it! I’ll be posting it soon! I will do a home tour as soon as I get a few projects finished. Ha! Famous last words…
Carly, congratulations on helping to create such a beautiful dress! You have really thought of everything!
Thank you, Amber!
What a beautiful dress! It’s genius too!! You are so talented, congrats Carly!!
Thank you, KAYLEY!!! MUAH!