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Elegant Cross Halter Ribbed Knit Maxi Dress
- The halterneck forms a deep V that crosses at the chest - the fabric wraps rather than simply drapes, creating a structured yet body-skimming front panel that needs no additional hardware to hold its shape.
- Viscose knit with a cool handfeel and soft, natural drape - it skims the body without clinging, moving with ease and recovering its shape between wears.
- Diagonal ribbed panelling through the midriff and skirt introduces subtle texture and visual direction, drawing the eye from waist to hem without relying on embellishment.
- The silhouette narrows through the body before releasing into a fishtail hem - the fluted train sweeps the floor at the back while the front sits slightly shorter, giving the skirt real movement when walking.
- Entirely backless by design - the halter ties leave the back open from nape to waist, making this a dress that rewards considered jewellery choices and asks nothing of a bra.
This dress earns its place at the more formal end of the wardrobe without needing to shout about it. The architectural crossover bodice and fishtail hem do the work, so styling can stay restrained. The model wears it with strappy heeled sandals - the right call, given how the skirt grazes the floor at the back. A barely-there heel keeps the hemline proportioned and the overall line unbroken. Keep jewellery fine and minimal; the open back and deep V mean a delicate chain or drop earring is all that is needed. A sleek updo will show off the neckline and back to full effect. This is the dress for a black-tie dinner, a wedding evening reception, or any occasion that calls for considered dressing rather than last-minute decisions. It packs well for travel given the knit construction and arrives largely crease-free - practical for destination events. The care label asks for gentle handling around jewellery and rough surfaces, so treat it accordingly and it will last.
Main: 53% Polyamide, 47% Viscose/Rayon. Machine wash. Due to the delicate nature of this fabric, care must be taken with jewellery and rough surfaces. Jewellery may snag this fabric. Models wears UK size Small. Models height approx: 5"9. Length approx: 116cm.
Something not quite right? You have 28 days from the day you receive it, to send something back.
Please note, we cannot offer refunds on fashion face masks, cosmetics, pierced jewellery, adult toys and swimwear or lingerie if the hygiene seal is not in place or has been broken.
Items of footwear and/or clothing must be unworn and unwashed with the original labels attached. Also, footwear must be tried on indoors. Items of homeware including bedlinen, mattresses and toppers, and pillows must be unused and in their original unopened packaging. This does not affect your statutory rights.
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- The halterneck forms a deep V that crosses at the chest - the fabric wraps rather than simply drapes, creating a structured yet body-skimming front panel that needs no additional hardware to hold its shape.
- Viscose knit with a cool handfeel and soft, natural drape - it skims the body without clinging, moving with ease and recovering its shape between wears.
- Diagonal ribbed panelling through the midriff and skirt introduces subtle texture and visual direction, drawing the eye from waist to hem without relying on embellishment.
- The silhouette narrows through the body before releasing into a fishtail hem - the fluted train sweeps the floor at the back while the front sits slightly shorter, giving the skirt real movement when walking.
- Entirely backless by design - the halter ties leave the back open from nape to waist, making this a dress that rewards considered jewellery choices and asks nothing of a bra.
This dress earns its place at the more formal end of the wardrobe without needing to shout about it. The architectural crossover bodice and fishtail hem do the work, so styling can stay restrained. The model wears it with strappy heeled sandals - the right call, given how the skirt grazes the floor at the back. A barely-there heel keeps the hemline proportioned and the overall line unbroken. Keep jewellery fine and minimal; the open back and deep V mean a delicate chain or drop earring is all that is needed. A sleek updo will show off the neckline and back to full effect. This is the dress for a black-tie dinner, a wedding evening reception, or any occasion that calls for considered dressing rather than last-minute decisions. It packs well for travel given the knit construction and arrives largely crease-free - practical for destination events. The care label asks for gentle handling around jewellery and rough surfaces, so treat it accordingly and it will last.
Main: 53% Polyamide, 47% Viscose/Rayon. Machine wash. Due to the delicate nature of this fabric, care must be taken with jewellery and rough surfaces. Jewellery may snag this fabric. Models wears UK size Small. Models height approx: 5"9. Length approx: 116cm.
Something not quite right? You have 28 days from the day you receive it, to send something back.
Please note, we cannot offer refunds on fashion face masks, cosmetics, pierced jewellery, adult toys and swimwear or lingerie if the hygiene seal is not in place or has been broken.
Items of footwear and/or clothing must be unworn and unwashed with the original labels attached. Also, footwear must be tried on indoors. Items of homeware including bedlinen, mattresses and toppers, and pillows must be unused and in their original unopened packaging. This does not affect your statutory rights.
Click here to view our full Returns Policy.
KarenMillen
Elegant Cross Halter Ribbed Knit Maxi Dress
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