Coast Women's Embroidered Mesh Short Cape Sleeve Maxi Dress in Fig | Size: 8 Coast Fig 8

Fine mesh fabric with an open-worked construction that gives the embroidery real depth - the floral and leaf motifs sit proud of the surface rather than lying flat against it. The short cape sleeve is cut separately from the bodice, draping freely from the shoulder so it skims the arm with movement rather than clinging to it. A lace-trimmed waistband defines the silhouette at the natural waist, creating a clear division between the fitted bodice and the full, sweeping skirt below. Vertical embroidered panels run the full length of the skirt, drawing the eye downward and lending the gown a particularly elongating line when it moves. A scalloped lace hem finishes the skirt edge with the same fine detailing found at the neckline, so the dress reads as considered from collar to floor. The high round neckline is trimmed with tonal lace, making it a polished alternative to a plunging neckline for formal occasions where a more refined look is called for. The mesh sits lightly against the lini