Offered in misses and some plus sizes, this sheer corset homecoming dress has a mini skirt with side ruching and a unique tulip-style hemline
Product Name: Bodycon Sweetheart Black Tight Homecoming Dresses with Appliques VK23072001
Perfect for family gatherings or casual coffee dates, this dress can be transformed with a crossbody bag and minimal jewellery for an understated yet put-together appearance
A curiosity: the inspiration for Ekberg's dress was the model signed by Jean Louis for Rita Hayworth in Gilda, which in turn was an homage to the one in John Singer Sargent's Portrait of Madam X
The zipper detail gives the dress a cleaner fit, and the midi length makes it easy to wear with sandals, flats, or low heels
It is a prime example of how Saint Laurent, an avid art lover and collector, looked to painters, from Goya to Picasso, Ingres to Matisse, for inspiration