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KarenMillen

Guipure Lace High Neck Woven Midi Dress

£259.00
Colour: Black
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At a Glance
High-quality textured lace
Flattering figure-skimming silhouette
Elegant high neckline
Perfect party/occasion dress
Zip fastening in back
Description
  • All-over guipure lace construction features a bold floral and swirl motif that gives the fabric real depth and visual weight - this is lace that reads as structured, not delicate.
  • High neck with a sheer lace yoke creates an illusion of transparency at the chest and shoulders, while the fitted bodice holds its shape cleanly through the waist.
  • The skirt drops into a pronounced flared hem from the lower hip - the volume sits low and sweeps outward, giving the silhouette a distinct mermaid-like flare that moves with every step.
  • Short cap sleeves with scalloped lace edges finish at the upper arm, adding a considered detail that echoes the raw, unbound hem at the skirt's edge.
  • Midi length sits well below the knee - at approximately 135cm, it grazes the ankle on a 5'9" frame, creating a floor-skimming effect without the formality of a full-length gown.
  • Fully lined beneath the lace, so the dress sits and moves as a single piece rather than shifting against the skin.

The silhouette here is precise: fitted and controlled from the high neck through to the hip, then released into that sweeping flared hem. The contrast between the structured upper body and the drama of the lower skirt is what makes this dress work for formal occasions without feeling costume-like. The guipure lace does the heavy lifting - its raised texture and intricate pattern mean no additional embellishment is needed. For a wedding or evening event, the model's approach works well: strappy heeled sandals keep the focus on the hem and allow that scalloped edge to read clearly. A sleek updo or close-cropped style, as worn here, keeps the high neck as the focal point. Jewellery, if worn, should be restrained - a single fine bracelet or small earrings rather than anything that competes with the lace. This is a dress that suits a black-tie dinner, a formal wedding as a guest, or a graduation ceremony where the occasion calls for something considered and composed.

SKU: BKK23733-105-14
Product Details & Care

Main: 100% Polyester. Lining: 100% Polyester. Wash inside out with similar colours, iron on reverse. Model wears UK Size 8/ US Size 4. Model height approx: 5"9. Length approx: 135cm

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