Viscose Georgette Plaited Belt Hanky Hem Maxi Dress

Frilled high neck with delicate frill trim at the shoulders - a refined detail that draws the eye upward and adds structure to an otherwise softly draped silhouette. Viscose georgette fabric delivers a cool handfeel and natural drape that skims the body without clinging, moving with the wearer rather than against her. Plaited D-ring belt cinches the waist with intention - it anchors the gathered bodice and creates a clean waist definition before the skirt falls away into full, sweeping volume. Handkerchief hem cut with multiple trailing points that catch the air as you move, giving the maxi length a lightness that a straight hem simply wouldn't achieve. Sleeveless cut with frill-edged armholes keeps the dress warm-weather ready whilst the high neck and maxi length maintain a covered, considered finish. Fully lined for comfort and opacity, so the sheer quality of the georgette layers at the hem reads as a design choice rather than a practicality. The gathered bodice releases into a skirt that has real movement - the hanky hem points lift and shift with every step, making the silhouette feel alive without any effort from the wearer. It sits at a length that works equally well with heeled boots, as styled here, or strappy heeled sandals for a warmer occasion. The belted waist means the dress does the shaping work itself, so there's no need to layer over it. Wear it as shown - knee-high boots ground the floaty hem and give the whole look a purposeful edge that takes it beyond occasion dressing. This is a dress for a gallery opening, a smart lunch, a wedding as a guest, or any event where the brief calls for something that reads as thoroughly considered. The frilled neckline and handkerchief hem are doing the decorative work, so jewellery can stay minimal - a single fine chain or small drop earring is all it needs. | Karen Millen Women's Viscose Georgette Plaited Belt Hanky Hem Maxi Dress in Chocolate | Size: 10