Chocolate Lace Godet Hem Contrast Bust Maxi Dress

Maxi length with a godet hem - the skirt flares from the knee down into a sheer, sweeping finish that moves with every step Structured bust with a contrast lace panel creates a corset-inspired silhouette without the faff of actual boning Broad shoulder straps and a square-cut neckline keep the fit secure and the shape clean from every angle All-over lace construction gives the dress its texture and dimension - sheer at the hem, more substantial through the body for a considered layered effect Close-fitting through the torso with a sleeveless cut - the kind of dress that does the work so you don't have to This one earns its place at the front of the wardrobe. Wear it as the full statement it is - a barely-there heel or flat strappy sandal both work, depending on the energy. It sits well over a slip or bike shorts if the sheer hem calls for it, and a cropped leather jacket thrown over the top shifts it effortlessly into daytime territory. Think long lunches, birthday gatherings, or a rooftop event where the dress code is loosely "make an effort." A sleek low bun and minimal jewellery let the lace do the talking - this silhouette doesn't need much else competing with it.