KAREN MILLENBonded Lace Shirt Dress

- Fine open-worked lace with a bonded construction - the layering gives the fabric body and opacity, so the dress holds its shape through the waist and skirt without the need for additional lining. - Dramatic balloon sleeves gathered at the cuff create volume at the arm whilst the waist pulls in to define the silhouette, balancing the proportions with precision. - A high, stand collar frames the neckline with quiet authority - a considered alternative to the more expected plunging occasion neckline. - The scalloped lace hem is a detail worth noting: the pattern is engineered so the open-worked border lands exactly at the hem, finishing the midi length with intention rather than afterthought. - Midi length - approximately 137cm on a 5'9" model - sits below the knee, making it an assured choice for formal dress codes that call for more coverage without sacrificing impact. The silhouette does the heavy lifting here. A nipped waist set against full sleeves and a gently flared skirt creates a shape that reads as both architectural and considered - nothing about it is accidental. The bonded lace means the dress moves as a single piece, the skirt swaying cleanly rather than clinging, and the structured bodice keeps everything sitting exactly where it should throughout a long event. This is a dress built for occasions where the detail rewards a second look: a wedding, the races, a formal evening. Style it as the model does - strappy heeled sandals keep the silhouette uninterrupted from hem to floor. A minimal clutch and understated jewellery let the lace pattern speak for itself. Avoid heavy layering; the high collar and long sleeves already provide all the coverage the occasion requires, and adding a jacket would diminish the drama of the sleeve volume. Product Details & Care Main: 100% Polyester, Model wears UK 10/US 6. Model Height 5"9. Length approx: 137cm