• Deep plunge halterneck neckline that frames the décolletage with a clean, uninterrupted V
• Double layer of ruching runs the full length of the bodice front, gathering the fabric into a sculpted, structured centre panel
• The skirt releases from the hip in a smooth, uninterrupted fall - the soft touch slinky fabric moves with each step rather than against it
• Maxi length grazes the floor, giving the silhouette a long, unbroken line from shoulder to hem
• Backless halter construction leaves the back entirely open, making it the standout detail from every angle

A night out that calls for something more considered than a mini - a rooftop bar, a birthday dinner, the kind of evening where the dress does the talking before you've even sat down. The ruched bodice does the structural work up top while the skirt stays relaxed and barely-there in weight, so it never feels heavy or overdressed despite the length. The open back means jewellery needs to be kept minimal; small hoops, as worn by the model here, are all it takes. Strappy heeled sandals are the natural pairing - anything with a low vamp keeps the long line intact. Skip the bag with a long strap and reach for a small clutch instead so nothing interrupts the clean sweep of the silhouette. This is a dress that works hardest when you keep everything else stripped back.