• Halterneck tie fastening frames the décolletage while keeping the back completely open - the dress's most striking detail from every angle.
• The bodice is constructed with a corset-style structure overlaid in fine, open-worked lace with a scalloped trim along the bust - intricate up close, bold from across the room.
• Below the waist, the skirt fabric is gathered and ruched at the hips before falling into a long, smooth maxi length with a subtle flare at the hem.
• Lace fabric sits soft and breathable against the skin, making it comfortable to wear through a full evening out.
• The two-texture approach - lace on top, sleek skirt below - gives the dress a considered, put-together look that reads more dressed-up than a single-fabric design would.

This dress earns its place at the front of the wardrobe for any night that calls for a proper outfit. The structured lace bodice does the work of a top and corset in one, so the rest is simple - a pair of strappy heeled sandals, as styled here, and minimal jewellery to let the neckline breathe. The open back means going strapless underneath is the only real option, which actually makes getting ready easier. It works for a birthday dinner, a night out with friends, or any occasion where turning up in a maxi feels like the right move. The ruched skirt moves well when you walk and sits flush against the body without restricting - long enough to feel considered, with just enough flare at the hem to keep things easy. Keep a small clutch bag close and the look is done.