strapless silk dress Faith Black Satin Mini - US 10 It maintains a sleek fit around the bust and hips and widens slightly towards the hem Satin Strapless Bodycon Dress in

For my after party, I would rock the corset top with a short skirt (either puffy ballerina-style to further highlight the corseted waist and accentuate an hourglass figure, or form fitting and tiered to add extra texture and femininity): Embellished tulle miniskirt ($215) Zimmerman secondhand silk miniskirt ($875) Vintage Balletcore Lace Mini Skirt ($31) Dressterior off white layered mini skirt ($90) Balletcore Fairy Tiered Lolita Cream Lace Mini Skirt ($68) Gucci silk miniskirt ($93) I hope this story and round-up was helpful to you, and inspires you to create your own magic + art through pieces that truly speak to you and deserve a second life on your special day

Style it with heels, layered gold jewelry, and a sleek clutch for the full After Nine look

Its so easy this way

You can see the build of this one over on Shelia's blog

King showcases miniature couture inspired by Broadway premieres and red-carpet glamour, brought to life through exquisite craftsmanship and photography

This ribbed knit maxi molds to your body from that dramatic fold-over neckline all the way down the kind of dress that makes dinner reservations feel like red carpet moments