## At a Glance *Sharp. Gleaming. Poised.* A tailored maxi dress with a structured blazer silhouette, crystal-fringed pockets and cuffs, and a softly flared fishtail hem. - **Style:** Longline blazer dress with tailored lapel and central button fastening - **Fit:** Structured through shoulders and torso, more relaxed toward the lower hem - **Fabric feel:** Smooth, weighted surface with enough body to hold the blazer shape - **Support/structure:** Button-through front creates a controlled, close-fitting line - **Best for:** Dinners, formal evenings, celebrations, and polished occasions - **Occasion:** Evening and occasion wear ## Why You'll Love It You know the moment - the invitation says smart, and every tailored dress in your wardrobe feels a little too safe. This one closes that gap. The authority comes from the lapel and the long buttoned front. The drama comes from the crystal fringe catching light at your pockets and cuffs every time you move. Together, they give you a look that feels composed and considered without asking you to try very hard. Wear it and the outfit is already doing the work. ## Design Details - **Tailored lapel** - angled, jacket-inspired collar - frames your neckline cleanly and lifts the whole look above a standard maxi gown - **Button-through front** - evenly spaced buttons run centre-front - draws the eye in a single vertical line from neckline to hem - **Crystal pocket fringe** - beaded trim that moves with you - adds light and evening detail without cluttering the structure - **Embellished cuffs** - the sparkle is repeated at the sleeves - makes the finish feel balanced and intentional rather than decorative for its own sake - **Fishtail hem** - the skirt widens gently near the floor - softens the tailoring and gives you a graceful stride - **Maxi length** - falls full-length from shoulder to hem - creates presence, especially with heels ## Fit, Feel & Fabric The dress looks structured through the shoulders and torso, with a close front line shaped by the button fastening. The sleeves are full length, and the lower hem opens out to allow movement. Stretch is not indicated - treat this as a tailored piece rather than a stretch style. The surface appears smooth and weighted enough to hold the blazer shape throughout the evening. Exact fabric composition is not supplied; handle the crystal fringe carefully to avoid snagging. ## Styling & Occasion For dinner or a formal evening, keep accessories minimal - pointed heels, a slim clutch, and small earrings let the pocket fringe stay centre stage. At a celebration or smart event, wear your hair swept back so the lapel and neckline read clearly. Avoid heavy bracelets near the embellished cuffs. If you want to explore more styles like this, the [occasion and evening dresses collection](https://www.lingeriehut.co.uk/collections/dresses) has plenty of options at a similar level of polish. If your wardrobe leans more body-conscious, the [bodycon dresses edit](https://www.lingeriehut.co.uk/collections/bodycon-dresses) is worth a look for contrast. ## FAQs See below. Style: Blazer maxi dress | Neckline: Tailored lapel | Fastening: Button-through front | Embellishment: Crystal fringe at pockets and cuffs | Sleeve length: Full length | Hem: Fishtail / flared | Length: Maxi | Occasion: Formal evenings, dinners, celebrations