Design Details and Benefits
- Asymmetric hip seam - is what lets the skirt volume start below a fitted torso instead of from the waist all round
- Ankle-length hem - gives you a full, covered line that still works with boots
The diagonal seam is the detail that stops this long sleeve maxi dress from being just another high-neck knit. A straight column can look stiff once it is on. Cutting across the hip and releasing the skirt there gives you movement where you actually walk, while the bodice stays close. The high neck and long sleeves keep the top covered, which is the point of this cut. If you want a short, open neckline, this isn't the one. If you want a long, covered evening dress with a little swing at the hem, it is.
