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Long Sleeve Georgette Pleated Knitted Midi Dress

£169.00
Colour: Black
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At a Glance
Knitted bodice, floating georgette skirt
Dramatic balloon sleeves with cuffs
Dual-layer asymmetric pleated hem
Body-skimming viscose-blend knit
High neck elevates silhouette
Description
  • A knitted bodice in a viscose-blend that sits close to the body with a cool, smooth handfeel - the fabric skims without clinging, giving a clean line through the torso.
  • Sheer georgette long sleeves balloon gently from the shoulder and gather at the cuff, adding volume without weight - a deliberate contrast to the structured knit above.
  • The skirt is built in two distinct layers of pleated georgette, the outer layer cut longer and left to drift unevenly - it moves independently as you walk, creating depth and dimension.
  • A high neck closes the silhouette at the top, balancing the softness of the skirt below and lending the whole piece a composed, considered finish.
  • The mix of knitted and woven georgette in a single dress is the detail that sets it apart - two entirely different fabric behaviours working together, one anchoring, one floating.
  • Care note: the delicate knit construction can snag on jewellery and rough surfaces - handle with attention when dressing.

The viscose-blend knit has a cool, almost weightless quality against the skin - it holds its shape through the bodice without any stiffness, while the georgette layers below catch the slightest movement and ripple outward. That interplay between the two fabrics is what makes this dress worth wearing: the top half is precise, the bottom half is in constant, quiet motion. The asymmetric hem of the outer skirt layer means the silhouette shifts depending on how you stand, giving it an almost sculptural quality at rest and a genuinely striking one in movement. For a smart dinner or a gallery opening, wear it as the model does - with knee-high heeled boots in a sleek leather finish that ground the floating skirt without competing with it. The high neck means jewellery is best kept minimal; a fine ear cuff or simple drop earrings will complement rather than crowd. This is a dress that works hardest at elevated daytime occasions - a wedding guest look, a corporate celebration, or any event where the expectation is polished but the instinct is to go beyond the obvious.

SKU: BKK31306-105-30
Product Details & Care

Main: 53% Polyamide, 47% Viscose/Rayon. Contrast: 100% Polyester. Machine wash. Due to the delicate nature of this fabric, care must be taken with jewellery and rough surfaces. Jewellery may snag this fabric. Models wears UK size Small. Models height approx: 5"9. Length approx: 132cm.

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