Romantic gothic 90s Gorgeous.
Elegant vintage-inspired Lida Baday black maxi dress with the dreamiest movement. Semi-sheer burnout velvet-style floral texture throughout with a subtle dotted pattern that catches the light beautifully. Slim spaghetti straps, softly draped neckline, and a gorgeous row of covered buttons down the back.
The fit is very slinky 90s minimalist eveningwear — Carolyn Bessette meets understated cocktail dressing. Looks incredible styled simply, but also layers beautifully with jewellery, scarves, boots, blazers, etc.
—— Scarf not included ——
Details:
• Lida Baday
• Size 8
• Covered button back detail
• Bias-cut silhouette
• Semi-sheer burnout texture
• Fully lined through body
• Maxi length
Measurements (laid flat):
• 12” pit-to-pit
• 50” length
For reference, I’m 5’1” & 120 lbs.
“Bias cut” means the fabric is cut diagonally across the grain instead of straight up-and-down.
The effect is that the dress:
• drapes closer to the body
• moves fluidly
• skims curves instead of sitting stiff
• has that slinky, liquid look you see in 90s slip dresses
It’s why dresses like this tend to swirl and fall beautifully when walking — especially in lighter fabrics.
It became iconic in:
• 1930s Hollywood gowns
• 90s minimalist designers
• slip dresses from brands like Calvin Klein, Narciso Rodriguez, Ghost, etc.
Romantic gothic 90s Gorgeous.
Elegant vintage-inspired Lida Baday black maxi dress with the dreamiest movement. Semi-sheer burnout velvet-style floral texture throughout with a subtle dotted pattern that catches the light beautifully. Slim spaghetti straps, softly draped neckline, and a gorgeous row of covered buttons down the back.
The fit is very slinky 90s minimalist eveningwear — Carolyn Bessette meets understated cocktail dressing. Looks incredible styled simply, but also layers beautifully with jewellery, scarves, boots, blazers, etc.
—— Scarf not included ——
Details:
• Lida Baday
• Size 8
• Covered button back detail
• Bias-cut silhouette
• Semi-sheer burnout texture
• Fully lined through body
• Maxi length
Measurements (laid flat):
• 12” pit-to-pit
• 50” length
For reference, I’m 5’1” & 120 lbs.
“Bias cut” means the fabric is cut diagonally across the grain instead of straight up-and-down.
The effect is that the dress:
• drapes closer to the body
• moves fluidly
• skims curves instead of sitting stiff
• has that slinky, liquid look you see in 90s slip dresses
It’s why dresses like this tend to swirl and fall beautifully when walking — especially in lighter fabrics.
It became iconic in:
• 1930s Hollywood gowns
• 90s minimalist designers
• slip dresses from brands like Calvin Klein, Narciso Rodriguez, Ghost, etc.
