Almost nothing is exposed. The neckline runs high and straight across the collarbone, the sleeves reach the wrist, and the only skin on show is below a hem that sits well above the knee - which is a far more interesting way to be brief about it than the obvious one.
The construction is tailoring rather than dressmaking. Panel seams shape the waist from both sides, two welt pockets are set into the hip like a jacket's, and the shoulders are lightly built so the line stays square. The crepe holds an A-line skirt out from the body instead of clinging to it.
It is the dress for an occasion where you want to look completely composed and leave early.
Details You'll Love
- High straight boat neckline - runs across the collarbone with nothing exposed above the hem.
- Panel-seamed waist - shaped from both sides by seaming rather than darts.
- Hip welt pockets - set into the skirt like a tailored jacket's.
- Lightly built shoulders - keep the line square without padding it out.
- Structured crepe - holds the A-line skirt away from the body rather than clinging.
