Polka Dot Lapel Sleeveless Midi Dress

The white notched lapel is what makes this one. Set against a chocolate brown and white polka dot ground, it borrows a line from tailoring and puts it on a sleeveless midi, so the dress reads as considered from across a room. The deep V follows the lapel down, and the pencil skirt keeps everything below the waist quiet. Nothing else on it is loud, which is the whole idea.

Alverra cut it in a silky blended fabric that drapes close without gripping and comes out of a suitcase with barely a crease. Sleeveless keeps it wearable through July, while the midi length keeps it appropriate for an office. There is enough room through the hip to walk properly, which is more than most pencil silhouettes manage, and the lapel holds its shape rather than curling at the point.

Sizing runs XS to 5XL in the chocolate brown polka dot colourway. A black blazer takes it to a weekday meeting, a straw bag and block heels take it to lunch, and rhinestone earrings with a satin clutch take it out to dinner. It is dry clean only, with low-temperature steam ironing to keep the surface smooth, and a wide-shouldered hanger will hold the lapel between wears.

• Print: chocolate brown and white polka dot
• Collar: contrast white notched suit lapel with a deep V
• Sleeves: sleeveless
• Silhouette: body-contouring pencil midi
• Fabric: silky blend, lightweight and wrinkle-resistant
• Sizes: XS to 5XL, in one brown colourway
• Care: dry clean only, low-temperature steam iron, store on a wide-shouldered hanger

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Note: Due to different sizes, positions and fabric elasticity, there may be a 1-2cm deviation. Care: Dry cleaning only. Low-temperature steam ironing. Store on wide-shouldered hanger in breathable garment bag.

When in doubt, size up for extra comfort and a perfect fit.