white and black striped long sleeve dress Plus Size & Stripe Maxi with Bow and hidden zipper add a chic touch The Kim Striped Knit Dress

Built on a 1-inch block heel, the Cassius delivers a polished, dressed-up look without asking you to sacrifice stability underfoot

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It can be worn either way round, with a v-neck on one side, and a free neck on the other

I carefully measured and counted each tuck in the back of the skirt and took pictures of every piece of the dress so I would know how to put it together