Illuka Maxi Dress - Lilac

Lilac in satin is a softer kind of glamour than a bright colour or a heavy sparkle delivers, and the Illuka Maxi Dress is built entirely around that quality. Satin is what makes the colour behave the way it does. It carries a sheen that lifts a pale shade under artificial light, where a matte fabric in the same lilac would fall flat by evening. A halterneck fastens at the neck and leaves the shoulders and upper back open, and the dress runs to a maxi length so the satin has the length it needs to drape properly. Pale and shining puts this at the formal end of the wardrobe. Bridesmaids, a spring wedding, a black-tie event with a colour in mind. Silver or crystal jewellery suits it better than gold, and a heel keeps the hem where it should be.