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KarenMillen

Petite Sequin Halter Neck Hanky Hem Maxi Dress

£169.00
Colour: Gunmetal
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Description
  • Head-turning halterneck with a close-fitting mock collar that frames the neck and leaves the back and shoulders bare - the cut does the work before the sequins even catch the light.
  • All-over sequin construction sits close to the body through the torso then releases into a handkerchief hem, creating pointed, uneven panels at the hem that move with every step.
  • Diagonal seaming across the body gives the silhouette a sculptural quality - the panels shift the way the sequins catch the light, so the dress reads differently from every angle.
  • The elastane in the main fabric means the dress holds its shape through the body without feeling restrictive - there is genuine give across the hips and seat.
  • Fully lined throughout, so the sequin layer sits cleanly against the body with no discomfort, and the dress hangs with the weight and control a maxi length requires.
  • Petite-specific proportions keep the overall length and seam placement in scale - the skirt falls at approximately 120cm, designed to work without alteration for shorter frames.

The hanky hem is what separates this from a standard sequin column. As the skirt moves, those angular panels lift and separate, catching light in shifting directions - it is a detail that reads as considered rather than decorative. The dress skims through the torso, fitted but never constricting, before the hem takes over and adds drama at floor level. For a black-tie event or a formal evening occasion, pair with strappy heeled sandals as shown - a barely-there heel keeps the focus entirely on the dress itself. A sleek updo or close-cropped style suits the open back and high neck combination perfectly, letting the halterneck sit as it was intended. Keep jewellery restrained; the sequin surface is its own statement. A structured clutch in a metallic finish completes the look without competing. This is a dress built for occasions where the entrance matters - awards evenings, gala dinners, and milestone celebrations where a full-length sequin piece is exactly the right call.

SKU: BKK31068-240-12
Product Details & Care

Main: 95% Polyester, 5% Elastane, Lining: 100% Polyester, Sequin: Plastic, Wash inside out, Wash with similar colours, Iron on reverse. Model wears UK 8 US 4. Length approx: 120cm

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