Halter Neck Slit Maxi Dress

The back is the whole story with this one. A halter neck ties at the shoulders and leaves the back open, which means the dress looks quiet from the front and rather dramatic the moment you turn around. A slit up the leg carries the same idea into the skirt, giving the long line somewhere to break.

It is made from 95% polyester and 5% spandex with no stretch, so it holds its shape and the drape stays clean rather than pulling across the body. It is not lined, which is worth thinking about with the lighter colours and with what you wear underneath, though the backless cut already narrows those options for you. The length runs from around 56.7 in to 57.9 in across sizes S to XL, so it falls to the floor on most heights. Six colours are available, from dark green and black through to apricot and light green.

This is a dress for warm weather occasions. Garden weddings, summer parties, holiday dinners where the evening runs long. Because the neckline and back are doing so much, keep jewellery to earrings and skip the necklace entirely. A heel suits the length, and a clutch keeps your hands free. If the evening turns cool, a wrap is a kinder choice than a jacket, which would cover the best part of the dress.

Why you will love it

• Halter neck with a tie fastening
• Backless design
• Leg slit
• 95% polyester, 5% spandex
• No stretch
• Not lined
• Six colours, sizes S to XL

Care

• Machine wash cold. Tumble dry low.