Baruni

Women's White Catmint Metallic Evening Dress

A straight cut evening gown in a foil finished cloth with a metallic effect, so the surface holds the light rather than throwing it back. It reads quiet across a room and then moves. The sleeves are the statement. They are pleated along their length and run to the wrist, so the arm is covered and the pleating carries the light down it. The neckline is round. A belt marks the waist and comes off entirely, which gives you two dresses: belted and shaped, or straight and uninterrupted. It is a dress for a black tie event, a wedding reception, a Ramadan gathering or any formal evening. The fit is true to size and the cut is straight. If you are between sizes, we recommend the larger. The black is shown on a model of 175 cm wearing a size S. The silver blue is shown on a model of 172 cm wearing a size XS. The size S measures 95 cm at the bust (37 1/2 inches), 80 cm at the waist (31 1/2 inches), 105 cm at the hips (41 1/4 inches) and 145 cm from shoulder to hem (57 inches), with a sleeve of 60 cm (23 1/2 inches). The size XS measures 92 cm at the bust (36 1/4 inches), 77 cm at the waist (30 1/4 inches), 102 cm at the hips (40 1/4 inches) and 144 cm from shoulder to hem (56 3/4 inches), with a sleeve of 59 cm (23 1/4 inches). How much do the sleeves cover? Completely. At size S the sleeve measures 60 cm from the shoulder seam, which brings it to the wrist. The pleating gives room through the arm, so the sleeve covers without gripping. Does the belt come off? Yes, the belt is detachable. Worn, it marks the waist and shapes the dress. Taken off, the straight cut falls uninterrupted from shoulder to hem, which is the quieter of the two and the easier one to wear for a long evening. Most customers end up wearing it both ways. Will a straight cut suit me? The dress measures 105 cm at the hip in size S and falls straight rather than following the body, so it skims. The belt is what gives it a waist when you want one. If you prefer a fuller skirt, look at the gathered and flared shapes in our Festive Collection.