Clarice Schlitzkleid - Schieferblau

The velvet has this subtle sheen that catches the light beautifully in the slate blue, and the structured shoulders hold their shape all night without feeling stiff. I wore it to a dinner party and kept getting compliments on the decolletage cut-out, which is somehow both elegant and daring. It's th

The angled skirt yoke is such a flattering detail, and the velvet feels luxuriously soft without being too heavy. I wore it to a holiday party and got compliments all night.

I was worried the structured shoulders might be too stiff, but they actually create a really flattering silhouette. The angle of the waist panelling is perfect, and that decolletage cut-out adds just the right touch of drama without being over the top.