mariabella sage floral print cotton midi dress House OF CB Mariabella Floral-Print Midi Dress

Thin shoulder straps provide support before criss crossing the open back and attaching to the corset detail that laces up for the right fit on this pretty long evening gown

The background includes a window with light coming through

Suspender loops:6 suspender loops at the inside bottom

Neckline: Sweetheart neckline with delicate straps

Until the 18th century, corsets were used to mold the upper torso into a cone-linked shape, but now corsets are typically laced from the back through metal eyelets that create a tighter fit. In the 19th and 20th centuries corsets became a large part of formal wear and was seen as a symbol of status