Collection: DUONG ATELIER

The DUONG ATELIER look

The gowns are built on embellishment and drape. The Celeste Gathering Maxi Dress has an illusion neckline with floral applique and beadwork over a high empire waist and a gathered, pleated chiffon skirt. The Rosalind Draped Maxi Dress is a strapless sheath with a cowl overlay that falls over the shoulders like a cape, and the Silvara Cowl Neck Maxi Dress pairs a soft cowl with an embroidered, beaded waist. The Vanlentina Halter Maxi Dress is a velvet mermaid gown with braided halter straps, an open back and a short train, while the Verena Bead Maxi Dress sets a rhinestone bodice over a voluminous pleated A-line skirt.

Applique and embroidery continue through the Lucienne Applique Maxi Dress, the Seraphine Applique Maxi Dress and the Velora Embroidery Maxi Dress. The Isabella A-line Sequin Maxi Dress and the Callista Scarf Bead Maxi Dress bring the sparkle, the Elysian Fringe Maxi Dress adds movement, and the Rosabella Mermaid Draped Maxi Dress and the Luna Mermaid Gathering Maxi Dress follow the body before flaring at the hem.

Sets and capsules

The Verena Tie Neck Set combines a boned, beaded corset with a tie-neck bow, a pleated maxi skirt with side pockets and a short cape. The Lucienne Applique Set and the Emma Mermaid Ruffle Set offer the same two-piece approach, and the Peony Embroidery Skirt and the Peony Round Neck Top are the one daytime pairing. The label's pieces are grouped into the Harvest Season Collection, the YOU're my MUSE Collection and the Aferglow Collection.

When to wear DUONG ATELIER

These are dresses for weddings, wedding guests, cocktail parties, anniversaries and festive evenings. Readers who want more coverage should start with the Avelia Cape Sleeve Maxi Dress and the Vanessa Cape Sleeve Embroidery Maxi Dress, both floor length with the shoulders covered, or the Verena Tie Neck Set with its cape. The halter and strapless gowns suit indoor receptions.

How do the gowns fit?

Mermaid styles such as the Vanlentina and the Rosabella are fitted through the bodice and hip, so order by your hip measurement. The A-line and empire styles such as the Celeste and the Verena leave more room below the waist. Most gowns close with a concealed back zipper and are lined in satin.

Can I wear one as a wedding guest?

Yes, and the embroidered styles in soft colors are the usual choice; leave white gowns for the bride. Browse the Wedding Guest Dresses edit to compare lengths and necklines across labels.

Where else should I look?

For more floor-length evening wear at MEAN BLVD, see all Gowns or the Cape Sleeve Dresses edit.