Fiora White Lace Sweetheart Maxi Dress

Soft, white and full-skirted, the Fiora Maxi Dress is a lace-over-tulle maxi with a sweetheart neckline that is built to be worn at something that matters.

The bodice has a sweetheart line across the bust with padded cups inside it, so the top is shaped without needing anything worn underneath. Thin straps tie at the shoulder and can be adjusted, and the back is shirred for give; a silver zip with a hook and clasp closes it. The skirt is where the fabric does its work: a lace overlay sits on top of a tulle underlay, and the two together give the A-line shape its lift while keeping the pattern of the lace readable. The whole dress is lined beneath.

This is a white lace maxi dress for a bride who does not want a gown, a bridesmaid in an all-white party, or a guest at a summer garden wedding where white is allowed. Let the dress stay the centre of the look: simple sandals, a low bun, a single pair of drop earrings. The shirred back means you can eat and dance in it without counting the hours until you can take it off.