<-h2->Skater dresses with a defined waist<-h2-> Skater dresses rely on two things: a defined waist and a skirt that swings properly. This selection comes in black, print and deeper party colour, in jersey that moves and satin that catches the light, with the shoulder and waist seam doing the real work. Worn with a crisp cotton shirt underneath, opaque tights and a flat boot, a black skater dress reads as considered daywear for the office. Add a heeled sandal, a sculptural gold earring and a small shoulder bag and the same dress carries a date night or a birthday dinner with nothing else required. Print versions like the summer treatment: bare legs, a flat leather sandal, a woven bag and a fine chain for a long holiday lunch. A belt pulled in at the waist shifts the proportion again, and a fine knit thrown over the top turns the dress into a skirt. Jersey and satin, plain and print, day lengths and party lengths in a single edit.