Calixte Sequin Midi Dress for Parties, Puff Sleeves

Calixte is a party dress with a bit of structure to it. Sequins cover the body, the midi hem keeps it from tipping into club territory, and the puff sleeves give the shoulder line some shape rather than leaving it bare. That combination is what makes it work across a wider range of events than most sequin dresses manage.

Red is the festive choice and comes into its own from December onwards. Green is the more unusual of the two and reads richer under warm indoor lighting, particularly against gold. Either takes a plain court shoe and small earrings and needs nothing else. For a work party, a blazer over the top tones it down; for a night out, leave it alone. A dark tight works with both through winter.

The size run is S, M and L, so it sits closer to the body than the broader runs elsewhere in the range. A smooth lining sits under the sequins so nothing scratches. Check the chart below against your own measurements before ordering rather than assuming, and take the larger size if you fall between two through the bust or the upper arm, where the puff sleeve is set.

• Silhouette: midi length with a defined waist
• Sleeve: puff sleeve
• Embellishment: allover sequins
• Lining: fully lined
• Colourways: Red, Green
• Sizes: S, M, L
• Care: hand wash inside out in cold water or dry clean, lay flat to dry, never iron the sequins

Measurements are approximate body measurements in inches. Size up if you prefer a looser fit.