gatsby dresses 1920s black Great dress with sweetheart neckline Slim Fit Gatsby | Sparkly Beaded Draped

One reviewer raves: "I purchased this dress for my 35th birthday

Most notably, black symbolizes an unwillingness to bow down

ISBN 0-688-02893-4 Bourhis, Katell le: The Age of Napoleon: Costume from Revolution to Empire, 17891815 , Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1989

Clean, tailored silhouette

The 17-year-old senior decided that she wanted to wear something truly special to her high school prom, so she enlisted the help of a seamstress to craft a gown covered with the faces of famous black women and the end result was truly amazing

The ruched waist draws the eye in whilst the cascading ruffle skirt creates a sense of movement that looks incredible on the dance floor - perfect for a night out, cocktail bar, or a birthday dinner with the girls