Petite Military Button Up Sleeved Knitted Midi Dress

Dramatic flared sleeves run the full length of the arm and are fastened along the outer seam with a row of gold-tone military buttons - the defining detail that sets this apart from a standard knit dress. Matching button epaulettes sit across both shoulders, reinforcing the structured, tailored edge against an otherwise close-fitting silhouette. Fine ribbed knit construction holds its shape through the body, skimming from the waist to a midi hem without clinging or pulling. Viscose-blend fabric delivers a soft drape and cool handfeel - it moves with the body rather than sitting stiffly, making it as comfortable as it is considered. Cut for the Petite frame, with proportions - sleeve length, midi hem and overall scale - designed specifically to work on a shorter silhouette rather than being an afterthought alteration. Crew neckline keeps the focus firmly on the sleeve detail, letting the upper body read as clean and deliberate. A dress that earns its place at occasions where effort is expected but excess is not. The ribbed body sits close without restriction, and as you move the flared sleeves catch the air with a quiet drama - it's the kind of effect that reads effortless in a room. The gold-tone military buttons along each sleeve are the conversation point, referencing a tailoring tradition but reframed entirely within a knit silhouette. This is a dress that works for a formal lunch, a gallery opening, or an evening event where a cocktail dress would feel predictable. The model wears it with pointed-toe kitten heels, which is the right instinct - a heel with a fine point lets the hem and silhouette do the work without adding visual weight at the ankle. For a more directional take, a structured top-handle bag and minimal gold jewellery keep the military button detail as the focal point rather than competing with it. | Karen Millen Women's Petite Military Button Up Sleeved Knitted Midi Dress in Black | Size: Large