Coast Petite Lace Insert Midi Dress
Coast — Petite Lace Insert Midi Dress
- Georgette that drapes with quiet authority - it holds its shape through the bodice and skirt without pulling, giving the silhouette a clean, composed fall from shoulder to hem.
- Lace panels are placed with intention: sheer inserts at the shoulders and sleeves, a wide band across the lower skirt, and delicate trim framing the high neckline and waist - each one doing a different job.
- The pleated hem tier sits beneath the lace panel and fans out with movement, adding volume at the ankle without disrupting the overall line of the dress.
- A pintuck placket runs down the front bodice, a detail that reads as understated but gives the dress a couture-like finish up close.
- Cut for the petite frame - the midi length and waist placement are proportioned so the dress hits correctly without requiring alterations.
A wedding guest dress earns its place when it still looks considered at the end of the afternoon - this one does. The high neckline and three-quarter sleeves make it appropriate for church ceremonies and formal receptions alike, while the lace and pleated hem carry enough detail to hold their own in photographs. The structured bodice sits firmly at the waist, so there is no need to adjust throughout the day. Style it as the model does here, with heeled court shoes featuring a bow detail - that single addition keeps the look refined without overcomplicating it. A simple drop earring is all the jewellery this dress needs; the lace trim at the neckline already frames the face. It also works for autumn races or a formal graduation, where the covered silhouette reads polished rather than understated. The layered hem moves well when walking, and the georgette skims rather than clings - comfortable enough to wear from ceremony to evening without a second thought.
Fabric & Care: Main:100% Polyester.\nLining: 100% Polyester.\nLace Trim: 100% Polyester.\nWash with inside out.\nWashing with similar colour.\nIron on reverse.\nDo not bleach.\nDo not tumble dry.
- Colour: Wine
- Available sizes: 18, 16, 12, 10, 8, 6, 4
- Style: Midi Dress
- Length: Midi
- Sleeve: Half Sleeve
- Season: AW26
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