A ballgown can absolutely be minimal if the focus remains on the silhouette and architectural draping rather than lace or beadwork. Bea by Katherine Tash is a bias-cut satin face silk crepe dress with silk crink chiffon insets
All the models wore these vaguely Japanese-influenced platform shoes, which, during the finale, resounded through the halls of the ornate opera house like horses' hooves heading down the stretch
Better still, it's available in petite and plus sizes
You should be able to pull a little bit in your armhole, there should be a little bit of room so when you reach forward, there is really no restriction and you can just move freely
Fabric Selection Other than color, the other big thing to think about as you style your dress for fall is fabric
As we always say, shoes can make or break your outfit, depending on what shoes you wear and if you take care of them