Karen Millen

KarenMillen

Compact Stretch and Taffeta Mix Maxi Dress

£279.00
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At a Glance
One-shoulder cascading taffeta ruffle
Dramatic high-low maxi hem
Body-skimming compact stretch fabric
Architectural volume meets sleek silhouette
Fully lined for polish
Description
  • One-shoulder bandeau construction with a cascading taffeta ruffle that runs diagonally from the shoulder across the bodice - architectural in scale, considered in placement.
  • The contrast between the structured taffeta ruffles and the smooth, close-fitting skirt fabric is the defining tension of this dress - volume exactly where it counts, restraint everywhere else.
  • A high-low hem adds a subtle dramatic finish at floor length, with a slight train at the back that moves cleanly rather than dramatically as you walk.
  • The compact stretch fabric - a viscose blend with elastane - has a soft drape and cool handfeel that skims the body without clinging, holding its shape across a full evening.
  • Fully lined for a smooth, polished finish through the skirt.

Black-tie events and formal weddings call for a dress that does the work without over-explaining itself. This one earns its place on the guest list through sheer precision - a single-shoulder silhouette that draws the eye upward to the taffeta ruffle detail, then lets the clean, elongated skirt do the rest. The high-low hem means it reads as a full-length gown from the front while allowing freedom of movement throughout the evening. Style it as the model does: strappy heeled sandals keep the line unbroken and let the hem fall correctly. Skip the jewellery at the neck entirely - the ruffle carries that space with authority. A sleek updo will honour the one-shoulder construction and keep the focus on the dress's strongest feature. This is the kind of piece that works at a summer wedding, a gala, or a formal evening occasion where the expectation is dressed, and the desire is to be remembered.

SKU: BKK31634-808-14
Product Details & Care

Main: 62% Polyester 31% Viscose/Rayon 7% Elastane/Spandex. Lining: 100% Polyester. Do not tumble dry. Do not bleach. Wash with similar colours. Wash inside out. Iron on reverse whilst damp. Model wears UK Size 10/ US Size 6. Item length approx: 165cm.

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