macy's black sequin dress Neck Gown L (12-14) 100% polyester. Donna Karan Women's V-Neck Sequin

This piece is a stunning example of that legacy: a romantic yet structured cocktail fit and flair dress designed for elegant evenings, formal gatherings, or special occasions that captured the optimism and femininity of the postwar era

With a figure-flattering cross-banded midriff, this surplice v-neck evening gown smooths over the curves before the long skirt opens in a side slit and drapes to the floor

It is not the first suit for every man

Meet the author Deborah Boland Deborah Boland is the founder of Fabulous After 40 and a certified image consultant with decades of experience in fashion and personal styling