Livia | Lace Dress

A lace dress with a geometric rather than floral lace — the chevron pattern gives it a contemporary, graphic quality that reads differently from traditional lace at the same occasion. The bodice is fitted and close, the skirt dramatic: a full A-line that flares wide from the hip and sweeps to a maxi hem with the kind of movement that justifies choosing a dress this formal.

The lace layering changes through the dress — the bodice is semi-sheer over a nude lining, while the skirt becomes more opaque as the fabric gathers and layers. The high mock neck and sleeveless construction put the contrast between covered and exposed at the neckline rather than the shoulder, which is a quieter choice that suits the graphic lace pattern.

Wear to a formal evening event, black-tie dinner, or any occasion where a full- length dress is appropriate. Style with simple heels and minimal jewellery — the lace and the silhouette are doing the work.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS

• Geometric chevron lace — a graphic, structured pattern that reads contemporary rather than traditional; distinct from floral lace at the same formality level
• Dramatic full A-line skirt — flares wide from the hip and sweeps to a maxi hem; the kind of silhouette that moves well and photographs dramatically
• Fitted lace bodice with nude lining — semi-sheer at the bodice over a nude base; structured without being stiff
• High mock neck — closes high at the throat for full coverage; balances the sleeveless construction
• Sleeveless with mock neck — coverage through the neck, open through the arm; an intentional proportion contrast
• Layered lace skirt — the fabric gathers and layers as the skirt widens, increasing opacity through the lower half