Wilhelmina Long Sleeve Maxi Dress - Black Floral

Flowers on black, sleeves to the wrist, and a hem on the floor. The Wilhelmina is the version of a floral dress that works after dark. The neckline is a v. The sleeves are long and sheer, gathered into an elasticised cuff, and carry a ruffle detail along their length — the one soft flourish on an otherwise long, clean line. At the back, an opening fastens with a button above an invisible zip. The floral print runs the full drop of the dress, and it is lined. Sheer sleeves are the reason this works indoors in a warm room: covered, but not hot. Because the print is dense and dark, everything else can be plain — a simple heel, a small bag, an earring rather than a necklace. It is a dinner dress first and a party dress second, and it will not look overdressed at either.