Textured Tailored Rounded Sleeve Pencil Midi Dress

The notched scoop neckline is the detail that sets this apart from a standard pencil dress - a precise V-cut interrupts the curve, drawing the eye without relying on excess skin. Rounded puff sleeves gather softly at the shoulder and taper to the elbow, adding volume at the top while the body of the dress holds its tailored line. The woven viscose blend carries a soft drape and cool handfeel, skimming the body without clinging - it holds its shape through a full day's wear. Midi length sits at approximately 125cm, landing below the knee for a silhouette that reads as considered rather than conservative. The pencil cut is structured through the waist and hips, with just enough ease from the elastane content to move naturally rather than restrict. A boardroom lunch or an evening work event calls for a dress that does the thinking for you, and this is precisely that. The sculpted sleeves bring enough visual interest that no additional layering is needed - a point worth noting when you want to travel light. Worn as the model has it here, with sleek pointed-toe court shoes, the overall line is long and unbroken. For after-hours, swap to a strappy heel and add a bold ear cuff to shift the register. The structured body means it stands on its own without a belt, though a fine chain belt worn loosely at the waist offers a considered alternative for occasions where a softer shape is called for. A gallery opening, a smart dinner, a keynote appearance - the dress holds its own in each setting without needing to be dressed up or down in any laboured way. | Karen Millen Women's Textured Tailored Rounded Sleeve Pencil Midi Dress in Black | Size: 10