Meet Elise, a formal dress built on one simple idea: a clean, sculpted top half meeting a skirt full of movement. The sleeveless bodice sits close through the waist and carries down to the hip, where a floor-length sweep of fine pleats takes over and gives this maxi dress its graceful, columnar shape.

The smooth, matte bodice keeps your lines crisp while the pleats swing softly with every step, so the look feels polished without ever feeling stiff. A wide boat neckline frames the collarbones and shoulders, which makes Elise an easy pick as a fall wedding guest dress, a formal evening dress for dinners and galas, or a winter formal look when you want something refined rather than flashy. It suits anyone who loves understated elegance and a long, lean silhouette.

Details

• Wide boat neckline
• Sleeveless cut with clean, simple armholes
• Fitted bodice with shaping seams that extends to a dropped hip line
• Fine pleated skirt that falls to floor length
• Smooth matte finish on the bodice with soft, fluid pleats below
• Gentle hand wash cold, hang to dry

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Pair it with a structured top-handle bag and strappy heeled sandals, then add a cropped tailored jacket once the evenings turn cool.