Incredible Cruise 2000 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Crinkle Textured Silk Dress w Sequin Detailing designer-john-anthony The width of them and

The width of them and fullness of the cut gives then a caped feel

gold and iridescent sequins

If you are small across the back and a MED you would most likely fit this since it has not front closures

/  (6) Bhumika Arora for Grazia UK

I have included that photo here so you can see how fantastic the dress is on

Incredible Cruise 2000 Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Crinkle Textured Silk Dress w Sequin Detailing designer-john-anthony The width of them andThe Cruise 2000 show was held as a full scale show Paris and it is significant because it is the first Chanel cruise show that was presented as a full and independent show. Prior to this show, the cruise collection was always shown in a more intimate setting at the Rue Cambon salons or the place du marche St Honore. Women's Wear Daily said it was 'fresh breezy and charming' and pieces shown were relaxed and easy. Karl re invented the classic Chanel