Milanese designer Alice Pons looks to traditional corsets, based on original historical designs, and transforms them into thoroughly contemporary pieces through bold and innovative design. The Victorian Maxi Gown is inspired by 19th-century gowns, featuring the iconic hourglass shape that curves around the ribs and sculpts the figure down to just below the high hip. This unique strapless dress features a lace-up back opening and asymmetrical inserts of volume on both the front and back, creating a distinctive silhouette. The front inserts in matching sheer mesh fabric form two side slits, subtly revealing the legs without being too showy. An invisible side zip closure ensures easy fastening. The puffy sleeves, made from the same sheer ivory mesh as the dress, are detachable, making them th 19th Century Gown, Historical Design, Maxi Gown, Hourglass Shape, High Hips, Maxi Gowns, Puffy Sleeves, Innovative Design, Mesh Fabric