Gingham, pulled close then released. The surface gathers into itself, smocked through the bodice and waist, holding and letting go at once. It shapes without fixing, a kind of quiet tension that moves with the body.
A softened neckline edged in small ruffles. Shoulders left open, but not bare, something in between. The length extends, uninterrupted, down the frame. It reads romantic, but not overly so. Slightly displaced.
The back opens to a narrow keyhole. A small closure, almost incidental. The fabric carries a light structure, mostly cotton, with a trace of hold.
Worn straight, or offset. Day into evening without adjustment.
Details – Smocked bodice and waist – Ruffle trim at neckline and shoulders – Keyhole back closure – Maxi length – 90% cotton, 10% polyester
