A ribbed knit midi dress cut close through the body and released into a flared skirt below the hip. The rib runs vertically the whole way down, which draws the line long and keeps the knit from reading heavy. A pointed collar sits open over a short button placket, and gold shank buttons carry down the front and across four small flap tabs at the chest and hip.

The knit has a slight stretch, so it moves with you and comes back to shape after a full day sitting down and nothing needs adjusting. Long sleeves and a midi hem cover well, which makes it straightforward to put a coat over in colder months. Worn on its own with a heel it holds the evening, and under a blazer it goes to work without needing a second thought about what else to put with it.

• Fabric: ribbed knit with a slight stretch
• Neckline: pointed collar over a buttoned V placket
• Detail: gold shank buttons on four flap tabs
• Sleeves: long and fitted to the wrist
• Skirt: paneled rib flaring to a midi hem