Burgundy Polka Dot Halterneck Maxi Dress

A maxi dress in burgundy with a polka dot print, the Mayven is built around a halterneck that ties at the nape and short sleeves that sit off the shoulder.

The halterneck closes with a tie, so the neckline can be set a little higher or looser depending on how much collarbone you want showing. Short sleeves drop off the shoulder and frame the upper arm rather than covering it. Gathered, ruched detail shapes the body and keeps the print from hanging flat. An invisible zip at the back handles the closure, and the whole dress is lined.

Floor length with a print this cheerful makes the maxi dress a daytime-to-evening piece: garden party, rehearsal dinner, a summer wedding where the invitation says festive. The dots already supply the pattern, so keep the shoes and bag in one solid shade, ideally a neutral or a matching deep red. Hair up shows off the halter tie, which is the detail worth showing.