vest black dress Buy Maxi Length Trapeze Shape Ruched Neckline Thin Strap from Next USA Our new vest mini dress in our premium crepe fabric and body POINTELLE SLIM LONG VEST DRESS

A simple leather tote or canvas bag and some hoop earrings finish things off

we bought two and pushed them together, and it looks very stylish, like one long dresser

Model is Wearing a Size XS (US-2)

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Dramatic open back silhouette features delicate ruffled straps with eyelash scallop trim, and a plunging sweetheart bodice and thighline adorned with floral applique lace flowers

The front does fall open a bit, so no full coverage bras, but I didn't find it overly immodest