Priscilla Bardot Mini Dress

Most party dresses for women stop at sparkle; the Priscilla puts a story on top of it. Midnight blue shimmers underneath, and gold thread draws a radiant sun, winged fairies and mushroom stems across the surface.

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• Beadworka dense navy shimmer ground under hand-drawn gold embroidery
• Necklineclean and square, with tiny white blossoms along the straps
• Cutfitted through the body with a slit at the thigh

One pair of earrings is plenty, and nothing else should compete. This is the mini people lean closer to at the party and ask about afterward.