Dusty Pink Pleated A-Line Midi Dress

A dusty pink midi dress with a square neckline and a pleated A-line skirt.

The straps are fixed rather than adjustable, so the square neckline sits at one height and holds it, and a shirred elasticised panel across the back gives the bodice its stretch. The skirt is pleated and cut A-line, with a tulle underlay beneath it that keeps the shape standing away from the leg. Belt loops carry a removable belt, so the waist can be marked or left alone. An invisible zip closes the back with a hook and eye clasp. The dress is lined.

A structured skirt at midi length is a formal shape, and dusty pink softens it enough to wear in daylight. This is a wedding guest dress before it is anything else, or a garden party, or an afternoon event with a stated dress code. Wear the belt for a defined waist, leave it off for something easier, and keep the shoes low so the skirt stays the focus.