{"product_id":"defying-expectations-dress","title":"Defying Expectations Dress","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWomen’s Emerald \u0026amp; Gold Metallic Puff-Sleeve Mini Dress\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDefying Expectations Dress\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDefying Expectations Dress is dark, dramatic, and a little bit magical.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA deep emerald ground is swept with an intricate marbled pattern of black and metallic gold, creating a dimensional finish that seems to change every time it catches the light. The rich jewel tones give it an almost enchanted quality, while the exaggerated puff sleeves bring all the drama.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe silhouette itself stays clean and easy, allowing those sculptural sleeves and that incredible fabric to take center stage. It has just the right balance of mysterious and glamorous—perfect for holiday parties, cocktail events, winter weddings, dinners, and any night when understated simply isn’t the assignment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd yes, there’s a subtle wink in the name. The emerald color and dramatic silhouette may feel a little spellbinding, but Defying Expectations is glamorous enough to stand completely on its own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eShop more from our dresses collection, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbloomwest.com\/collections\/all-tops\" title=\"Shop Tops | Bloom West Boutique | Houma, LA\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAvailable in sizes S - L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eColor: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDeep emerald green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLight-catching metallic finish\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDramatic oversized puff sleeves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRelaxed shift silhouette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMini length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBack neckline closure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFabric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSelf: 100% Polyester\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eLining: 100% Polyester\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSizing \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSmall: 2\/4, Medium: 6\/8, Large: 10\/12\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Info\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeslie (Dark Blonde) is 5’3” wearing a Small\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJami (Black Hair) is 5’6\" wearing a Small\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor full evening glam, pair Defying Expectations Dress with a sleek black heel, a small black clutch, and sculptural gold earrings. Keep the necklace minimal or skip it altogether—the dramatic sleeves and metallic pattern already give you plenty of impact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor holiday parties, lean into the gold with a metallic heel and statement earrings. The emerald feels naturally festive, but the black and gold marbling keeps it from looking like a typical Christmas dress.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a moodier look, add sheer black tights, a pointed-toe black heel or boot, and a structured black coat. This brings out the darker tones in the pattern and makes the emerald look even richer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a special dinner or cocktail event, keep everything else very clean: sleek hair, simple gold jewelry, a neutral heel, and a small evening bag. This is one of those dresses where the fabric deserves to do the talking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAll online orders typically ship within 1-2 business days after you place your order. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbloomwest.com\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"Shipping Policy | Bloom West Boutique | Houma, LA\"\u003eFree shipping\u003c\/a\u003e on all qualified purchases!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMore from Bloom West Boutique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShop our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbloomwest.com\/collections\/new-arrivals-1\" title=\"Shop New Arrivals | Bloom West Boutique | Houma, LA\"\u003enewest arrivals\u003c\/a\u003e to complete your look, or book the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbloomwest.com\/pages\/the-bloom-bus\" title=\"Book the Bloom Bus | Bloom West Boutique | Houma, LA\"\u003eBloom Bus\u003c\/a\u003e for a personalized, in-person shopping experience!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Glam","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":67668680704281,"sku":null,"price":64.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M","offer_id":67668680737049,"sku":null,"price":64.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"L","offer_id":67668680769817,"sku":null,"price":64.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/6533\/0201\/files\/15DB7849-8675-499C-A5FF-271CFE75D83A.jpg?v=1792024537","url":"https:\/\/shopbloomwest.com\/products\/defying-expectations-dress","provider":"Bloom West Boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}