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Designed with a stylish square toe and a shimmering crystal buckle, this polished flat brings elegance to both special occasions and dressed-up school days

A halter-neck midi dress with a fluid, weightless drape, shaped by gentle shirring at the neckline and pleats that flow into an expressive asymmetric hem

It also displays quarter-length sleeves, a full back and a removable sash belt that wraps around the natural waist

The smooth and silky satin fabric hugs your curves in all the right places, while the mini length adds a touch of flirtiness to the look