Dagmar Tiered Velvet Maxi Dress - Jade Brown

Velvet with a floral print worked into it, cut into tiers, in jade and brown. The Dagmar is not a subtle dress and it has clearly never wanted to be. The neckline is a deep v, with short sleeves at the shoulder and functional buttons running across the bust, so how open the front sits is a decision you make each time. The skirt is tiered, dropping in stages to maxi length. At the back a crossover tie sits above an invisible zip, which closes with a hook and eye clasp. A deep v and a tiered skirt together mean the eye travels the whole length of the dress, so keep the shoe simple and let it. Gold at the ear suits the print better than silver. It is a wedding-guest dress for an autumn or winter ceremony, when velvet stops being a statement and starts being the sensible option.