The Vellora Tuxedo Illusion Sheath Midi Dress takes menswear tailoring and makes it unmistakably feminine. A contrast color-block collar and crisp white cuffs sit against black ponte, and sheer nylon mesh forms the long sleeves so the arms are covered without adding any weight or warmth. The illusion effect is what makes the dress.

Ponte is the right fabric for a sheath. The rayon, nylon, and spandex blend holds a body-conscious shape without pulling, recovers rather than bagging at the knee, and resists creasing across a long evening. The dress is fully lined and bra friendly, with self-covered buttons on the cuffs and back neck, and a hidden back zip topped by a keyhole opening.

It fits true to size and measures approximately 43 inches from the shoulder on a size 4, available from a size 2 through 14. Wear it to a cocktail party, a holiday event, or a serious dinner, with black pumps for restraint or red for a statement. Dry clean with care to keep the mesh sleeves and the white contrast crisp. It leans naturally toward the winter party season but works just as well for the office, a smart lunch, or any evening that calls for real polish.

• Fabrication, shell: Rayon / nylon / spandex ponte
• Contrast white cuffs and collar: Rayon / nylon / spandex ponte
• Contrast nylon mesh sleeves
• Lining: Polyester / spandex, fully lined
• Bra friendly
• Self covered buttons on cuffs and back neck
• Hidden back zip with keyhole above
• Body conscious fit, fits true to size
• Length: approximately 43 in from shoulder, measured from a size 4
• Care: Dry clean with care
• Imported, China
• Exclusive design of Simona Maghen
• Model is 5 ft 7.5 in and wearing a size 4