Embellishment refers to the application of detail to the gown. Designers use laces, pearls, beads and sequins to embellish a garment. Unadorned to Lightly: Gown features little or no lace or beading Lightly to Moderately: Generally only lace or beading is used on bodice and/or sleeves. May have small hem lace Moderately to Heavily: Laces are used more lavishly. Hem lace is wider. Sleeves and bodice have detail. Heavily to Completely: Very lavish use of pearl, beads, sequins and/or laces throughout gown.
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