Brown Halterneck Bodycon Maxi Dress

Brown, full length and cut close to the body, with an elasticised halterneck holding it at the neck.

The halterneck stretches, so it settles at the neck instead of being fastened to one setting, and an inner bust grip in rubber keeps the top of the dress where it is meant to be. Gathered pleating runs across the piece and gives the bodycon fit somewhere to sit. A split at the back opens the length as you walk. An invisible zip closes the back, finished with a hook and eye clasp, and the dress is lined.

A halter leaves the shoulders and most of the back open, which is the whole reason to wear one, so keep the hair off the neck and skip the necklace entirely. Brown at full length is quieter than black and warmer under lamplight. A heel suits the length, and the back split means the maxi dress moves properly on stairs.