Integrated cape sleeves fall from the shoulder seam and trail to full length, moving independently from the fitted underlayer as you walk - the effect is dramatic without being overdone. A large-scale petal motif is hand-applied across the bodice and skirt in sequins and plastic beads, with each arc of embellishment following the contour of the body rather than sitting flat against it. The round neckline sits close to the throat, keeping the focus entirely on the beadwork that radiates outward from the centre of the bodice. The underlayer is cut close through the waist and hips before releasing into a maxi-length skirt, so the silhouette reads as fitted even beneath the volume of the cape. Scattered bead detailing continues down the cape panels and onto the skirt hem, so the piece holds its presence from every angle - including as you move away. The cape is the defining detail here: where most embellished gowns rely on their beadwork alone, this one has architecture. The fitted column beneath anchors the silhouette, while the cape layers over it with a weightlessness that catches every slight movement. It is a dress that does not need a wrap or a cover-up - the cape is its own evening coat. The round neck keeps the look polished rather than overtly revealing, making it a confident choice for a black tie wedding, a gala, or a formal awards evening where the dress code is taken seriously. The model wears metallic strappy heeled sandals, which sit well beneath the hem without competing with the embellishment. Keep jewellery minimal - the beadwork already frames the face and dcolletage. Drop earrings in a complementary tone, as seen here, are all that is needed. | Coast Women's Embellished Petals Cape Maxi Dress in Nude | Size: 14