Statue-in-Waiting Dress

"Every block of stone has a statue inside it, and it is the task of the sculptor to discover it," the great Michelangelo once said. Certainly, he wasn't talking about this dress, but his comments are nonetheless insightful when considering this stunning maxi. On the hanger, the frock may only appear to be rivulets of rich, shining clay jersey embellished by a warm grey chiffon rosette at the top left. But put this dress on, letting its fully lined form be carved by th... More

"Every block of stone has a statue inside it, and it is the task of the sculptor to discover it," the great Michelangelo once said. Certainly, he wasn't talking about this dress, but his comments are nonetheless insightful when considering this stunning maxi. On the hanger, the frock may only appear to be rivulets of rich, shining clay jersey embellished by a warm grey chiffon rosette at the top left. But put this dress on, letting its fully lined form be carved by the curves of your silhouette, and you'll find this dress is a masterpiece - complete only when you're wearing it. For a true chef d'oeuvre of a look, accessorize with low strappy heels, a hammered brass bangle, and gem-drop earrings.