formal dinner dresses Ashley Lauren Style 12301 Long Prom Dress Pageant Formal Evening Gown 10 / Sky

The silicone tape on the inside ensures a secure fit, while the invisible back zip and hook and eye closure make for easy wear

Colors: Blueberry, Red, Sage

It is lined with yellow cotton batiste sourced from surplus stock, as well as black viscose lining, also derived from surplus materials

The dress is adorned with intricate beadwork and subtle glitter accents that enhance its formal appeal

Until the 18th century, corsets were used to mold the upper torso into a cone-linked shape, but now corsets are typically laced from the back through metal eyelets that create a tighter fit. In the 19th and 20th centuries corsets became a large part of formal wear and was seen as a symbol of status