Women's Boat Neck Maxi Dress with Pleated Skirt

Sleeveless maxi dress with a boat neckline and a knife-pleated drop-waist skirt

Two halves, deliberately contrasted. The upper body is a clean, sleeveless bodice with a wide boat neckline that runs straight across the collarbones and shaping seams that follow the waist. At hip level a horizontal seam releases the second half: a knife-pleated skirt, pressed into narrow parallel folds that fan out as they drop to the floor. The armhole is cut high and the shoulder is covered, so the dress stays quiet at the top and does the work below.

Features

• Neckline: Wide boat neck, straight across the front.

• Sleeves: Sleeveless, with a high-cut armhole.

• Bodice: Seamed and close-fitting through the waist.

• Waist: Drop-waist seam sitting at the hip.

• Skirt: Knife pleats, narrow at the seam and flaring at the hem.

• Length: Maxi, finishing at the floor.

Texture & Finish

The bodice is a smooth, matte cloth with enough body to stand away from the frame, while the pleated skirt is markedly lighter and sways as one mass. The pleats are sharply pressed and read as fine vertical lines from a distance.

Fit & Sizing

Fitted from shoulder to hip, then full. The drop waist means the hip measurement matters more than the waist when choosing. Sizes run S to 2XL. Check the size chart, and account for heels, as the hem is cut long.

Styling & Occasion

A composed option for weddings, formal dinners and evening events, worn with pointed courts and drop earrings. For a daytime function, a fine knit over the shoulders and a top-handle bag keep it restrained.

Care

• Hand wash cold, or dry clean to protect the pleats.
• Do not wring.
• Do not bleach.
• Hang to dry; steam rather than press the skirt.