KAREN MILLENVelvet Crystal Button Mini Dress

- Velvet with a dense short pile and light-absorbing surface - the fabric drinks in light rather than reflecting it, giving the dress a depth that reads as intentional at every angle. - Halterneck construction with a pointed shirt collar - an unexpected pairing that keeps the silhouette sharp rather than overtly bare. - Crystal buttons run down the centre front bodice, catching the light with restraint against the matte velvet ground. - Fitted bodice releases into a pleated, flared skirt that holds its shape and swings cleanly with movement - approximately 92cm in length, landing at a confident mini. - Fully lined for a smooth, structured finish that ensures the skirt falls correctly without clinging. The collar is the detail that makes this dress work. On a halterneck, it reads as considered tailoring rather than occasion-wear convention - it keeps the neckline polished where other cuts might veer too bare. The bodice fits close to the waist before the pleated skirt opens out, creating a silhouette that moves well without losing its form. The velvet does the heavy lifting in terms of occasion-readiness: this is a fabric that communicates formality without effort. Worn as the model has it - with strappy heeled sandals and a structured clutch - it sits perfectly for a wedding, a winter party, or a formal dinner. For races or a graduation evening, a sculptural heel and minimal jewellery keep the focus where it belongs: on the cut and the cloth. There is nothing superfluous here, and that is precisely the point. Product Details & Care Backing: 100% Polyester, Flocking: 100% Mixed Fibres, Lining: 100% Polyester, Wash with similar colours, Wash inside out, Iron on reverse, Do not bleach, Cool iron, Model wears UK 10/US 6. Length approx: 92cm