## At a Glance *Sharp. Gleaming. Poised.* A tailored maxi dress that wears like a blazer - complete with a lapel collar, button-through front, and crystal fringe at the pockets and cuffs. - **Style:** Tailored blazer silhouette in maxi length - **Fit:** Structured through the shoulders and torso, flared toward the hem - **Fabric feel:** Smooth and substantial enough to hold the blazer shape - **Support/structure:** Button-through front with a long, controlled centre line - **Best for:** Formal evenings, celebration dinners, polished events - **Occasion:** Evening and occasion wear ## Why You'll Love It You know the invite that says smart but you want more than a safe midi? This is the answer. It has the authority of a well-cut blazer, the sweep of a full-length skirt, and crystal trim exactly where the light should catch - at the pockets and cuffs. The fishtail hem gives you movement without sacrificing the sharp tailoring above, so you look composed from the moment you walk in. It is the kind of dress that does the work before you say a word. ## Design Details - **Tailored lapel** - clean angled lines frame your neckline - gives the whole look a jacket-inspired polish rather than a plain gown feel - **Button-through front** - evenly spaced buttons run centre-front - draws the eye in a long vertical line from collar to hem, which is quietly flattering - **Crystal pocket fringe** - beaded trim that moves and catches light - adds evening drama without losing the structured mood - **Embellished cuffs** - the sleeve ends mirror the pocket detail - balances the sparkle so nothing feels accidental - **Fishtail hem** - the lower skirt widens gently near the floor - softens the sharp tailoring and makes each step feel graceful - **Maxi length** - falls from shoulder to floor - creates instant occasion presence ## Fit, Feel & Fabric The dress looks structured through the shoulders and bust, with the blazer shape held by a smooth, weighted fabric. The buttoned front suggests a tailored rather than stretch fit, and the silhouette opens out below for movement. If you are between sizes or carry width across your shoulders or bust, sizing up is likely the more comfortable choice. Exact fabric composition is not supplied - treat it as a delicate embellished garment and follow the care label closely. ## Styling & Occasion This one earns its place among [occasion maxi dresses and tailored evening styles](https://www.lingeriehut.co.uk/collections/dresses) because it covers the gap between formal-but-boring and dressed-up-but-chaotic. For dinner plans, add pointed heels and a slim clutch so the crystal fringe stays centre stage. For a formal event, keep your neckline bare or choose one fine pendant that sits above the lapel. Swept-back hair and the tailored collar do plenty of work together - you do not need to add much. Avoid heavy bracelets near the cuff embellishment to keep the fringe moving freely. If you prefer something shorter for less formal evenings, explore [bodycon and statement party dresses](https://www.lingeriehut.co.uk/collections/bodycon-dresses) for a different kind of impact. ## FAQs See below. Silhouette: Maxi | Neckline: Lapel collar | Closure: Button-through front | Sleeve length: Long sleeves | Hem style: Fishtail | Embellishment: Crystal fringe at pockets and cuffs | Fit type: Tailored | Occasion: Formal evening, celebrations, dinners | Care: Follow care label - treat as delicate embellished garment