[42] Daniel Hardiman-McCartney of the College of Optometrists stated that the picture was ambiguous, suggesting that the illusion was caused by a strong yellow light shining onto the dress, and human perception of the colours of the dress and light source by comparing them with other colours and objects in the picture
It reads as less formal, and less delicate, than slippery satin silk
There was a silly British gangster film in 1960, Too Hot to Handle, where Jayne Mansfield wore such a dress, and about which the story was promoted that the movie was so risque a few extra sequins had had to be painted on to the film to protect (or fetishise) Jaynes nipples
Chestnut and walnut - the semi-formal sweet spot Chestnut and walnut sit at the mid-range of the spectrum
Closure: Zipper back or Lace up back
Many readers specifically love plus size maxi dresses for the airflow and coverage they offer in hot weather, especially paired with anti-chafe shorts or bands