KAREN MILLENDrapey Crepe Jersey Open Back Detail Maxi Dress

- A draped and ruched panel at the hip draws the fabric into a gathered knot at the front, creating sculptural movement that flows into the maxi skirt below. - Structured shoulder detailing gives the upper body a precise, architectural line that anchors the softness of the draped skirt. - The high neck and long sleeves keep the front entirely covered, making the open back the single, considered reveal of this dress. - Jersey fabric - soft and stretchy with easy, move-with-you comfort - allows the skirt to fall and shift naturally with each step rather than holding rigidly in place. - Cut to maxi length, the skirt skims close through the hip before releasing into a gentle flare at the hem, giving the silhouette both definition and ease. The high neck and strong shoulders give this dress an almost austere authority from the front - then the open back reframes it entirely. That contrast is where the design earns its place at a formal occasion. The ruched hip detail pulls the eye to the waist without relying on a belt or any additional hardware, and the fabric drapes away from the body at the hem with enough weight to move well on the floor. Wear it to a black-tie dinner, a wedding as a guest, or an evening event where the dress is expected to do the work. The model pairs it with strappy heeled sandals, which lift the hem just enough to let the skirt move freely - a pairing that suits the dress well. Keep jewellery restrained: a single statement earring or a fine bracelet is enough. The open back means a strapless or low-back solution underneath is worth planning ahead. Product Details & Care Main & Lining: 95% Polyester, 3% Elastane/Spandex. Machine wash. Models wears UK size Small. Models height approx: 5"9. Length approx: 143cm.