The Met notes that the Callot sisters, who ran the Parisian couture house in which the dress was designed, were attuned to the Orientalist fads and excesses of the decade but restrained the silhouette into an effortless columnar look in lingerie-weight fabric a Classical Greek-inspired twist on the Indian and Japanese elements popular with other couturiers
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Complete your outfit with a clutch bag, delicate jewelry, a tailored coat or wrap, and shoes that complement your dress without overpowering it
The beaded details add a touch of glamour and the strapless style is sure to turn heads
It can be worn up to 7 days
For those who appreciate a body-contouring profile, fitted couture dresses provide another interpretation of couture eveningwear