Coast Women's Petite Satin Trim Lace Shirt Midi Dress in Black | Size: 18

Fine open-worked lace body with a botanical motif that catches the light as the skirt moves - the pattern is dense at the bodice and grows more open towards the hem, creating a natural gradient of texture. Satin-trimmed pointed collar and a buttoned placket give the dress its shirt-dress structure, lending a deliberate, architectural quality to what could otherwise read as purely decorative. A broad satin band at the hem anchors the skirt, contrasting cleanly against the lace above and giving the midi length a sharp, considered finish. The skirt falls in a full A-line, sitting away from the body rather than clinging - it swings with each step and lands at a midi length that works across a wide range of occasion dress codes. A wide belted waist - as styled on the model - cinches the silhouette at its narrowest point, drawing a clear line between the shirt bodice above and the flared skirt below. Lace with this kind of depth - tonal, tactile, layered over a lining - behaves quite differe