Embroidered Halterneck Pleated Midi Dress

Halterneck bodice with a structured peplum hem - it sits away from the body just enough to create shape without adding bulk, drawing the eye to the waist before releasing into the pleated skirt below. Large-scale floral embroidery covers the entire bodice, worked in tonal threads that shift in depth depending on the light - far more considered than a printed alternative. Viscose shell with a soft drape and cool handfeel that skims the body - it moves rather than clings, making it genuinely comfortable to wear for extended occasions without losing its composure. The pleated midi skirt falls to approximately 135cm and catches movement beautifully - each pleat is tight and precise at the hip, then fans out towards the hem with real fluidity. The halter neckline leaves the shoulders and back bare, which gives the dress a refined edge without relying on embellishment to do the work. The viscose has that cool, almost weightless quality against the skin - it settles quickly and doesn't pull or shift throughout the day, which matters enormously at events where you're on your feet for hours. The peplum bodice does the structural work, so the pleated skirt is free to move as it should: with a slight swish at the hem rather than a rigid swing. The contrast between the intricately embroidered upper half and the clean, knife-pleated skirt gives the dress a considered two-part quality that reads as genuinely occasion-dressed rather than simply formal. Style it as the model does - strappy heeled sandals that keep the leg long and uninterrupted - and let the dress carry the statement. This is a piece built for weddings, summer race days, or any occasion where the dress code asks for something properly thought through. A small evening bag and understated jewellery are all it needs. | Karen Millen Women's Embroidered Halterneck Pleated Midi Dress in Navy | Size: 10