White Floral Sleeveless Midi Dress

A sleeveless midi dress in a large white floral print, closed at the top with an asymmetric high round neckline.

The neckline is the piece of engineering here: high, round, cut off-centre, and gathered into a pleat detail that sits where a plain edge would otherwise be. The back of the neck opens on a button close with an invisible zip below it. The satin has a soft feel, so the print falls rather than stands. The dress is partially lined.

A large floral and a closed neckline is a combination that reads dressed without reading formal, which is a useful place for a midi dress to sit. It handles a party, a dinner, an event where the invitation is vague about what to wear. There is nowhere for a necklace, so wear earrings instead, put the hair up to show the button close, and choose a heel to match the length.