Phyllida

A Maxi Dress That Shapes the Waist and Frames One Shoulder

This one-shoulder evening maxi dress falls to the ankle and suits dinners, parties and dressed-up nights out. A wrap-over skirt with a high split gives each step easy movement and a sleek, elongated line.

Design Notes

• One-Shoulder Neckline
  A single diagonal neckline leaves one shoulder bare and draws the eye upward, giving the bodice a clean, sculpted and elegant shape.
• Defined Waist Band
  A wide waist band sits neatly at the natural waist, marking where the bodice ends and the skirt begins for a balanced shape.
• Ankle Length Coverage
  The skirt falls to the ankle and covers the calf, while a small cap sleeve covers the shoulder on the other side.
• Wrap Skirt Split
  The overlapping skirt opens in a high split at the front, letting the leg move freely as you walk or climb stairs.

She might wear it with white platform wedges and a slim clutch at a dinner reservation, then with strappy heels and drop earrings at a party. The overlapping skirt lets the split open only as far as each step takes it, so the line stays graceful when she moves.