KAREN MILLENTaffeta Ruffle Mini Dress
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Description
- Taffeta fabric with a cool handfeel and a soft drape - it holds its shape without stiffness, giving the structured silhouette real presence without feeling rigid against the body. - Asymmetric high-fold neckline on one shoulder creates a sculptural collar effect, with volume that reads as intentional architecture rather than decoration. - A large statement ruffle cascades diagonally from the shoulder down the side of the dress, adding movement and dimension to an otherwise streamlined mini silhouette. - Wrap-style banding at the waist cinches the midriff and anchors the ruffle detail, drawing the eye to the waist while keeping the overall line clean. - Mini length sits well above the knee - at approximately 87.5cm, it strikes a confident proportion that works with heeled footwear rather than flat. The taffeta has a slight sheen and a cool, crisp handfeel - it skims rather than clings, so the shape comes from the cut and the ruffle rather than from the body alone. The drama here is concentrated at the shoulder and waist; the skirt itself is smooth and unfussy, which keeps the whole thing refined rather than overwrought. This is a dress that works hardest at weddings, race days, or formal evening events where a considered outfit is expected. Pair with pointed-toe heeled mules and minimal jewellery - the dress does the talking. A small structured clutch keeps the look sharp. The asymmetric neckline means there is no need for a necklace; a single statement ring or earrings is enough. Wear hair up or swept back to let the sculptural collar sit as it was intended. Product Details & Care Main: 53% Recycled Polyester, 31% Viscose/Rayon, 5% Elastane/Spandex, 5% Polyester. Lining: 100% Polyester. Model wears UK Size 10/US Size 6. Models height approx: 5"9. Length approx: 87.5cm
Product details provided by: KAREN MILLEN*
Product IDs
- REVERSIBLE ID
- 581733581
- Brand style ID
- BKK31632-106
