KAREN MILLENHarper's Bazaar Petite Satin Cowl Back Detail Midi Dress

- The cowl back is the defining detail - fabric pools softly at the rear, creating a dramatic open back that contrasts with the dress's composed, high-neck front. - Cut on the bias, the midi skirt moves with a gentle diagonal pull that catches the light as you walk, skimming the body without clinging. - Structured shoulders give the bodice a precise, architectural quality while the long sleeves taper neatly to the wrist for a refined silhouette from every angle. - The satin-finish fabric has a natural weight to it - enough to hold its shape through the torso before releasing into that easy, floor-grazing hem. - Petite proportions are built into the cut: the waist seam sits at the correct point and the hem length is considered, so nothing needs altering. The dress presents one face to the room and another as you turn - modest and considered from the front, with the cowl back revealing exactly the right amount. That contrast is what makes it work for occasions that demand something more considered than a standard occasion dress. The satin surface responds to light in a way that changes throughout an evening, shifting from a deep, matte richness in low candlelight to a sharp sheen under brighter settings. Styled as seen, with strappy heeled sandals and stacked gold cuff bracelets, the look reads as polished without being overdressed. A slim-frame clutch bag keeps the silhouette clean. This is a dress for weddings where you want to be remembered, for race days that call for something with genuine presence, or for any formal evening where the detail is in what you don't immediately show. Product Details & Care 48% Cotton, 34% Viscose/Rayon, 18% Polyester, Wash before wear to reduce the possibility of colour transfer, The dye gradually disperses through washing, giving the garment a distinctive worn effect, Avoid contact with light colours when wet as colour may transfer, Wash inside out, Iron on reverse, Due to the nature of the dyeing process there may be some colour transfer onto garment and upholstery, Model wears UK 8 US 4. Length Approx: 140cm