A high-collared bolero in chocolate silk charmeuse.  Hand-beaded with twisting spiral matte black elongated beads reminiscent of Venetian columns as well as tear-drop tiger's eye prisms.  Back leads eye to nape of neck while artfully minimizing shoulders. On the dress, the milk chocolate outer-sheath zips onto front vertical side zippers on a cream-silk under-sheath, allowing varying degrees of movement or tightness.  This dress is designed to accentuate curves and to accommodate movement in the passage of time: make a stunningly slinky entrance, slip off to the wardrobe, zip zip, then rejoin the party with a dress that can dance.