Brown Lace Cowl Neck Maxi Dress

A brown maxi dress cut close to the body, with a cowl neckline finished in a high lace detail.

Lace sits at the top of the cowl, so the neckline has an edge to it instead of simply folding over, and the same combination of cowl and lace repeats at the back. Thin straps hold the dress at the shoulder and adjust. The satin has a soft feel, which is what lets a bodycon fit fall rather than cling, and a split at the side opens the length as you move. The dress is lined.

Lace at the neck and a split at the leg is a formal combination, and brown keeps it warmer and less severe than black would be. This is a wedding guest dress, or an evening with a dress code worth respecting. Wear the hair up so the back detail is visible, choose a heel to match the length, and leave the neckline of the maxi dress uncrowded.