Hesper Maxi Dress - Grey Silver

Some dresses are built around a waist, and the Hesper is one of them. Everything above and below is arranged to draw the eye to a single point. A v neckline opens between thin straps, which are fixed rather than adjustable, so the fit at the top is decided by the size rather than by you. The waist is cut to a peak, and beneath it the skirt is pleated into an a-line that widens steadily to maxi length. An invisible zip closes the back. The satin has a soft feel; the top half is lined and the skirt is left unlined, which is why the skirt moves so much more freely than the bodice. A peak waist likes a plain shoe and no belt — nothing should compete with it. Grey silver is a colour that photographs well under artificial light, which makes this a sound choice for an evening wedding rather than a midday one.