Women's Wedding Guest Satin Maxi Dress – Beatrice

A strapless satin maxi dress that keeps it simple

Beatrice is one idea done well: nothing on the shoulders, satin to the floor, in yellow or brown rather than the usual black. Wear it to a formal evening, a cocktail party, or a wedding where the reception runs late. With the neckline bare, a jacket or wrap over the top changes the whole look without changing the dress.

Why you'll love this:

• Strapless neckline – the shoulders stay entirely clear, which is what gives a plain satin dress its shape and its formality. It also leaves the collarbone and shoulders as the focus, so jewelry can stay minimal.
• Two unusual colors – yellow and brown sit outside the standard evening palette, so the dress does not blend into a room of black. Both are warm shades, which is part of why they photograph well under evening light.
• Relaxed fit – it falls away from the body below the bust, staying comfortable across a long night out. It also means the dress does not need resetting every time you sit down to eat.
• Layers cleanly – with no sleeves or straps, a wrap or blazer sits over it without anything bunching underneath. Sizes run from S through L, with the same cut in both colorways. The result is a formal dress with exactly one idea in it, which is why it never looks dated.

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Design: Strapless satin maxi dress
• Occasions: Wedding Guest, Cocktail, Formal, Garden Party, Special Events
• Fit: Relaxed