<-h2->Satin maxi dresses cut on the bias<-h2-> Bias cuts and slip shapes give satin maxi dresses their movement. This collection covers bias cut, slip and belted styles in black, neutral, deeper jewel colour and softer pastels, where the fabric does the work and the shape stays simple. A bias cut falls from the shoulder rather than clinging, which is what makes a long satin dress look considered instead of effortful. For a wedding, a pastel version with a bare heel, gold jewellery and a small structured bag is finished before she has left the house. For a summer evening abroad, the same dress goes on over a tan with flat sandals and a stack of thin bracelets. When it turns cold, a fine knit over the top and an ankle boot underneath takes a slip dress into November, and a tailored coat handles the rest. Layering separates over it extends the wear considerably. Weddings, dinners and holidays are all covered by this collection of satin maxi dresses.