Purple Herringbone Lapel Collar Trench Dress with Belt Cotton or wear it open over

or wear it open over a contrasting slip and let the front panel's detailing show through

Pastel green suits a daytime event particularly well

so choose based on how much shape you want at the hip

the organza's shine already reads formal

The satin base of both pieces means a quick steam rather than a full iron keeps the pleats crisp

Purple Herringbone Lapel Collar Trench Dress with Belt Cotton or wear it open overSugarcane fibre and aloe vera cotton voile build this purple trench dress, its lapel collar and short cap sleeves buttoning down toward a belted, regular fit waist. Regular fit Textured Lapel collar Short cap sleeves Sustainable and soft fabric Button Adjustable drawstrings on sides With belt Style Guide This lapel version sits sharper at the neck than the shawl collar style in the same colourway range, making it the pick for smart casual daytime