petite dress

Narrow mesh insets lend dramatic detail to a fitted shantung sheath dress with slender straps and a small triangular cutout at the bust. Curving lines trace the matching bolero.

Embroidery and beads draw the eye to an elegant ruched bodice above a darted skirt with center back slit.

Metallic stitching swirled with beads and sequins adorns the Empire waist and shoulder straps of a beautiful sheath. Bolero with three-quarter sleeves gives coverage.

Cocktail-dance dress by Adrianna Papell in silk crinkle chiffoninset with a pleated silk charmeuse sash that has an attached bow and brooch.