Karen Millen

Women's Purple Tailored Satin Bodice Top

Single-shoulder neckline with a structured fold that sweeps diagonally across the chest - the kind of detail that reads as architectural rather than decorative. Satin fabric delivers a smooth, light-catching finish that glides over the body, giving the bodice a polished surface that holds its shape through the evening. The viscose blend lends a soft drape and cool handfeel, so the top skims the torso without pulling or clinging. Tailored fit with visible seaming through the torso - the boning-style construction sits close to the body and holds its silhouette without the need for additional structure. One exposed shoulder creates an asymmetric line that draws the eye upward, making this a top that does the work without requiring statement jewellery. Black-tie dinners and formal evening events call for pieces that hold their own in a room, and this bodice top is built precisely for that. The structured one-shoulder fold gives it an intentional, considered quality - nothing is accidental about the cut. Worn as the model styles it, tucked into a matching tailored skirt, the two pieces read as a sharp co-ord that sits firmly in occasion dressing territory without veering into costume. The clean satin surface means the silhouette speaks for itself, so keep accessories restrained - a slim clutch and a single-drop earring on the uncovered ear are all it needs. For a black-tie wedding or a formal corporate event, pair with wide-leg tailored trousers in a tonal fabric to shift the proportion and soften the formality slightly. The tailored fit through the waist means it tucks neatly and stays put across a long evening, which matters as much as how it looks walking in. | Karen Millen Tailored Satin Bodice Top in Merlot | Size 6 Colour: purple