kay unger satin dress Kay Unger Cecilia Evening Gown in Vivid Berry Multi at Nordstrom, Size 6

Structure : Fitted bodice, soft flowy skirt

Every single inch of this extraordinary dress is densely hand-embellished with thousands of individually placed red crystals, sequins, and hand-crafted 3D floral appliques that create a breathtaking, textured, three-dimensional surface of pure couture artistry the upper bodice densely packed with blooming 3D floral clusters and crystal scatter, the mermaid skirt scattered with matching 3D floral crystal appliques that catch the light and move with breathtaking, cinematic grace

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