long sleeve black maxi dress Cut Out Embellished fitted waist sits atop a mermaid Solid Jersey Long Sleeve Maxi

The beaded corset leads up to the empire bodice in white satin, finishing up at the billowing layers of organza that make up the skirt with black edging

Style : CDA1437

It then sold for an astounding $4.8 million at Juliens Auctions in 2016, and was later acquired by Ripleys Believe It Or Not Museum, which currently owns the piece

All our favourite high street brands have their own take on the trend, from split-hem black styles to gingham picnic printed designs, but the key to success here is ensuring a close-fit throughout the thigh

Waist Size: -Small: 24" -Medium: 26" -Large: 28"

Fitted bodice flowing into a flared hem