Melody Plisse Halter Maxi Dress - Olive

A lettuce hemline is the small strange detail that gives the Melody its character — the edge ripples rather than finishing flat.

The halter neckline leaves the shoulders and arms bare, and the dress is sleeveless throughout. Its plisse material is pressed into fine permanent folds that run down the length, and a soft satin feel carries light along them. The dress slips on with no zip to manage, and it is unlined, which keeps a floor-length dress this light.

Pleats plus a rippled hem means the whole dress moves at once, which is why it belongs somewhere with music. Halter necklines want the hair up. A heel keeps the hem clear and lets the pleats fall properly. Nothing at the neck — the halter is already the line, and this maxi dress has enough texture without help.