Rosalind Floral Lace Mini Dress - Black

Every wardrobe has a slot for a short black dress and most of them get filled badly. The Rosalind fills it with lace and a square neck. A floral lace overlay runs over the whole dress, so the pattern is in the fabric rather than printed on it. The neckline is square, held on thin straps that adjust. At the bust sits a tie that is decorative only — it does not fasten anything. An invisible zip closes at the back with a hook and eye clasp, and the dress is lined, which is what keeps the lace reading as a texture rather than as a see-through. Black lace at this length does not need help. A plain heel or a boot, bare legs or sheer tights, and one earring rather than a necklace, since the neckline and the bust tie already occupy that space. A holiday dress for a night out that starts late.