Well, I don't know much about fashion so I probably don't know the correct terms to use, but I'll try! It's a deep red satin with an overlay of black tulle, which makes it look like a deeper burgundy color. The top is spaghetti straps with v-neck bust, tight to the waist, then it spreads out and has lots of fabric so it drapes beautifully all the way to the floor. It has a third layer underneath, a thin satin lining with about an 12-inch tulle ruffle at the bottom so that it blouses out at the bottom a bit. The black tulle overdress has strips of gold beading along the edge of the bustline and also circling just under it, and the same gold beading in the shape of flowers with long, curved stems adorn the tulle over the entire dress (not too much, though). The back is open but criss-crossed several times with a tie that you then tie at the bottom of the opening, so you can cinch it as tight as you need it.

I hope that describes it well enough! I'll be sure to post a pic when I get back. We should ALL post our formal-night pics. :)

Not sure if that describes it well, but that's the best I can do!