An off-shoulder maxi dress in a textured white knit, with a wide band folded over the bust that sits across both shoulders and holds its line. The knit has a looped, slightly nubby surface, so the dress catches light unevenly in a way a plain jersey never does, and the column beneath it follows the body from bust to floor. It reads as one long line with a single soft interruption at the top.

The sleeves are set below the shoulder and open out toward the wrist, which balances the width of the neckline and keeps the arms from feeling bound. Knit stretches where a woven fabric would need a seam, so the fit stays close without fastenings down the side, and the hem falls to the floor with enough weight behind it to hang straight. Flat sandals or a low heel both read right with it.

• Neckline: wide folded band worn off the shoulder
• Knit: textured looped knit with an open surface
• Sleeve: long sleeve flaring at the wrist
• Fit: close through the body with knit stretch
• Length: maxi falling straight to the floor