women's dark pink strapless mermaid dress for a gala Ladivine KV1139 Evening Gown – Sparkly Gowns chic cowl neck open back dress for formal events Never Fully Dressed - Color:LT ORANGE For formal dresses

women's dark pink strapless mermaid dress for a gala Ladivine KV1139 Evening Gown – Sparkly Gowns chic cowl neck open back dress for formal events Never Fully Dressed - Color:LT ORANGE For formal dresses

Never Fully Dressed - Red Celestial Midi Dress Petite | Plush

Another option was to smock a ribbon or lace insertion on the inside of the dress, again using backsmocking to create a “casing” around the ribbon, I tried this option but was unhappy with the way the pleats laid around my neck, so I moved on to my final option

chic cowl neck open back dress for formal events

Color:LT ORANGE

This can absolutely look quite unflattering

For formal dresses