Sleeveless Slit Maxi Dress

A long, clean maxi with a slit up the leg is one of those shapes that never really goes away. This one keeps the details to a minimum, no sleeves, no fuss, just a column of fabric that falls to the floor and a slit that gives you room to walk and a little something to look at. It is simple in the way that expensive things often are.

The dress is made from 100% polyester and is slightly stretchy, so it moves with you and resists creasing through a long evening. It is not lined, which is worth factoring in when you pick your colour and what you wear underneath. The length runs from roughly 56.7 in on a size S up to 58.3 in on a 2XL, so this genuinely reaches the floor on most heights. Five colours span the range from black through to royal blue.

Because the shape is so pared back, it takes styling in almost any direction. Strappy heels and drop earrings for a wedding or a formal dinner. Flat sandals and a straw bag when it is doing daytime holiday duty. A denim jacket or a chunky knit thrown over the top will pull it firmly into casual territory. The slit means a heel reads especially well, but it works barefoot on a beach just as happily.

Why you will love it

• Leg slit for movement
• 100% polyester
• Slightly stretchy
• Not lined
• Five colours, sizes S to 2XL

Care

• Machine wash cold. Tumble dry low.