Layley One Shoulder Maxi Dress - Navy Floral

Navy makes a floral print behave. Against a dark ground the flowers read as rich rather than sweet, and that is the whole character of the Layley One Shoulder Maxi Dress. The design sits on one shoulder with an asymmetric neckline, and ruffle detail at the sleeve softens the single-shoulder line. A shirred waistband draws the dress in and moves with the body instead of fixing it in place. From there a drop tier skirt falls in stages to a maxi hem, giving the print room to move. The dress is lined. Tiers and shirring make this a comfortable dress to spend a whole evening in, which matters more at full length than at any other. It suits a summer wedding, an outdoor party, a dinner that runs late. Gold jewellery lifts the navy, and a nude or metallic heel keeps the hem where it belongs.