Red Pleated Halterneck Maxi Dress

Red, full length, with a halter neckline on thin shoulder straps and a pleated overlay over the whole shape.

The overlay is pleated, so the surface of the dress is folded rather than flat and the colour changes depth as the folds move. Thin straps carry the halter at the neck. The back is open and closes with a tie, which is what holds the top of the dress in place, and an elasticised waistband draws everything in at the middle. The dress is lined.

An open back and a strong colour is a party combination, so this belongs at an evening event rather than an afternoon one. Wear the hair up so the tie and the open back are actually visible. A necklace has nowhere useful to sit against a halter, so put the effort into earrings, add a heel for the length, and let the red maxi dress do everything else.