A wool-cashmere blend that sits in a different category to standard knits - exceptionally soft against the skin, warm without any of the bulk you'd expect from a maxi-length knitted dress. Fine ribbing runs the full length of the body, creating vertical definition that follows the silhouette rather than interrupting it. The skirt flares gently from the knee into a sweeping maxi hem - the knit has enough structure to hold this shape cleanly without feeling stiff. A V-neckline sits at a considered depth: open enough to be refined, not so deep as to limit how the dress is worn across seasons. Long fitted sleeves taper neatly to the wrist, keeping the overall line unbroken from shoulder to floor. Due to the delicate nature of the cashmere blend, take care with jewellery and rough surfaces, as snagging is possible - handle and store accordingly. The fluted hem is the detail that sets this dress apart. Where most knitted maxis hang straight, this one moves - the skirt swings slightly with each step, giving the silhouette a considered ease that reads as intentional rather than relaxed. Worn as seen, with pointed heeled boots and a structured leather tote, it sits firmly in elevated daywear territory: polished enough for a client lunch or a gallery opening, yet grounded enough for a weekend spent somewhere worth dressing for. For an evening occasion, swap the tote for a sleek clutch and let the dress carry the look - it needs very little else. The fitted upper body and long sleeves mean it works through the colder months without needing a layer, though a sharp tailored coat thrown over the shoulders extends its range further still. This is the kind of piece that removes the need to think too hard - the cut does the work. | Karen Millen Women's Cashmere Wool Blend Knitted V Neck Maxi Dress in Grey | Size: Large