Vertical decorative rows define the centre of this pale dress. Beside its V-shaped upper edge, many narrow reflecting lines continue over the upper section. Around the waist and upper skirt, some change into curved or angular arrangements. Short decorative sleeves sit loosely at the sides. Crossing front cords are not visible in this photograph.
If you want a clear front direction, this is a genuine alternative to a laced line. Compare the rhythm of straight rows with the repeated diagonals in the laced example. Decide whether you want an explicitly recognisable cord or a more continuous decorative direction. The rest of the surface can remain elaborate; the choice is not simply between plain and decorated garments.
On a similar dress, examine the change at the waist. Hold a bouquet in front and then a little lower. Determine whether the upper rows or their curved continuation into the skirt matter more to you. The execution of the small reflections and their treatment during alterations need confirmation from the actual model description, rather than assumptions based on their shine in a photograph.