Coast

Women's Black Bardot Ponte Dress With Lace Long Sleeves

Bardot neckline with a wide, folded-over lace collar that frames the shoulders and sits flush across the dcolletage - the kind of detail that reads as considered rather than overdone. Lace bodice with intricate floral patterning extends through the full-length sleeves, creating a seamless transition from shoulder to wrist that feels intentional and cohesive. Ponte skirt takes over from the waist down, hanging with the smooth, controlled weight this fabric is known for - it holds its shape through a full evening without clinging or creasing. The skirt flares gently into a fishtail hem that sweeps the floor, adding movement at the base while keeping the silhouette composed through the body. The contrast between the textured lace upper half and the clean, structured ponte skirt gives the dress its visual tension - two distinct fabrics working as one. The lace-to-ponte divide is what makes this dress worth a second look. Where the bodice carries all the detail - floral lace, sheer sleeves, the drama of a folded Bardot neckline - the skirt offers a clean counterpoint, falling in a long, steady line before flaring at the hem. Nothing competes; everything connects. The ponte holds the skirt away from the body just enough to allow that fishtail sweep to move properly as you walk, rather than pulling tight with every step. This is a dress built for occasions where the setting demands something considered: a black-tie dinner, a winter wedding, a formal awards evening. Style with strappy heeled sandals as the model wears here, and keep jewellery to simple drop earrings so the Bardot neckline remains the focal point. A sleek updo or swept-back hair will show off the shoulder line to its full effect. | Coast Women's Bardot Ponte Dress With Lace Long Sleeves in Black | Size: 8 Colour: black