Design Details and Benefits
- Stripes run continuously across the whole dress - means the pattern lines up rather than shifting at the seams
- Square neckline finished with contrast trim - gives the top a clean edge instead of a raw hem
Keeping the neckline simple is what lets the stripes actually be seen. A busier neckline with ruching or extra detail would compete with the stripe pattern for attention. A plain square neckline with just a contrast trim instead gives the stripes one clear, uninterrupted surface to run across. Worth knowing before you order: the fit is close through the body with very little built-in ease, so this reads as a going-out dress more than a relaxed everyday one despite the long sleeves.
