Black Backless Halterneck Mini Dress

A black mini dress with a deep V neckline at the front and no back at all.

The halterneck ties at the front side, which means the depth of the V is something you set rather than accept. Behind, the backless design leaves the shape open from the neck down to an elasticised waistband, and an invisible zip with a hook and eye clasp closes the dress below that. Pleated detail runs through the piece. It is lined.

Open at the front and open behind is a lot of dress in a small amount of fabric, so everything else should stay simple. No necklace, since there is nowhere for one to rest, and nothing across the shoulders. A heel is the obvious partner for the length. Cocktail hour is where the black mini dress belongs: a birthday, a night out, an evening where the invitation clearly expects an effort.