When was the last time you frolicked? I mean actively tried have an evening filled with merrymaking and gaiety. When most of us plan to attend an event worthy of a cocktail dress, we can often take things so seriously making sure that everything from our hair to our shoes is polished and put together. As women trying to exude confidence and show that we have everything together, we can get lost in the details and forget to have fun.

This layered burnout dress is one of the industries many antidotes. It’s a distinct aberration from the Little Black Dress, but the muted tones of silver and gray keep the piece well within the bounds of adult sophistication. What is more appealing than the unique burnout design is the cut and draping of the knee length fashion. Solid black strips of color grace the shoulders as straps, converge at the bust line to create a demure v-neckline, and blend in with the black cross that runs down the center of the dress and at its empire waist. The smock inset will allow wearers to get a taste of what it feels like to frolic, without losing all sensibility.

While the front of the dress is a heavenly vision, the back seems to be lacking. Though the straps in the front bleed nicely into the dress, the burnout print’s silver accents contrast harshly with the tie back and the straps. The cut of the back also seems squished, likely a result of the print as well. Hind aside, the view from the front will bring smiles of satisfaction.

Features Of The Above Lane Bryant Layered Dress