Black Floral Open Back Midi Dress

A long sleeve midi dress in a black floral print, closed high at the front and open across the back.

The front gives nothing away: a high neckline, sleeves running the length of the arm and finishing in an elasticised cuff. The back is where the design happens, with an open back feature and a neck tie detail holding the two sides together at the top. An invisible zip closes below it. The floral print runs across the piece, and the dress is partially lined.

A dress that is covered in front and open behind is worth wearing where people see you from both sides, which usually means a wedding or a dinner rather than a quiet lunch. Wear the hair up so the back is not hidden. Strappy heels suit the midi length, and earrings with some weight work better than a necklace, since the high neckline leaves nowhere for one to sit.