Karen Millen

Women's Blue Dip Dye Detail Long Sleeve Knitted Maxi Dress

The dip-dye gradient runs the full length of the dress - deepest at the high neck and long sleeves, fading completely by the time the ribbing opens into the sweeping pleated skirt below. A ribbed high neck sits close to the throat, giving the bodice a refined, structured feel that contrasts with the freedom of the skirt. From the hip down, the knit transitions into wide, flowing pleats that move with each step - the skirt has real sweep and volume without any added bulk. Viscose-nylon blend delivers a soft drape and cool handfeel that skims the body through the bodice, keeping the silhouette clean and close without restriction. At approximately 143cm in length, the maxi hem grazes the floor and works best with a pointed heel to maintain the elongated line. A gallery opening, a smart dinner, a wedding where you want to be dressed without competing - this is the dress for occasions that call for something considered. The bodice fits close and composed, while the pleated skirt takes over below the hip with a quiet drama that reads differently as you move. The gradient does the work that print or embellishment might otherwise do, so there is no need to layer it up heavily. The model wears it with pointed ankle boots in a tonal shade, which is the right instinct - it keeps the eye travelling downward without interruption. A sleek updo or close-cropped style suits the high neck best, and a minimal clutch in a complementary tone rounds it off. This is a dress that does not need much beside it, and is all the better for it. | Karen Millen Dip Dye Detail Long Sleeve Knitted Maxi Dress in Navy | Size Small Colour: blue