An asymmetric dress that runs over one shoulder and leaves the other bare, cut slim through the body and released into a light A-line below. The polyester has a slight stretch in it, enough to follow a shape without needing a zip fight to get into.

It reads as an evening dress but the cut is plain enough to wear to an office event, which is how it is listed — office lady style, party occasion. Searches that land here are usually a black one shoulder dress, an asymmetric bandage-style evening dress, or a slim fit party dress in a solid colour.

The details

• Neckline: one shoulder, asymmetric
• Silhouette: A-line
• Fit: slim
• Fabric: polyester
• Stretch: slight
• Pattern: solid, no decoration
• Colour: black
• Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL

Choosing a size

Sizes run S to XXL and the fit is listed as slim with only slight stretch. Take your usual size if you want it close, one up if you would rather it skimmed. The one-shoulder cut carries its weight on a single strap, so a size that is tight across the bust will pull the neckline out of line.

Care

Machine wash cool inside out on a gentle cycle, or hand wash, and hang to dry away from direct sun. Polyester of this weight releases most creases on the hanger; if it needs pressing, use a low iron on the reverse.