Gaudence Sequin Midi Dress for Evenings, Wrap V-Neck

Gaudence keeps the sequins but softens everything around them. The front wraps across into a V-neckline, the waist follows the wrap rather than sitting on a seam, and the colour palette avoids the usual party brights entirely. It is a dress that reads warm rather than loud, which is a rarer thing in this category than it should be.

Pink, red and apricot all sit in the same warm family and all flatter in candlelight and lamplight, where cooler sequins can look harsh. This is a dress for a dinner, an anniversary, a milestone birthday or a smaller wedding reception rather than a club. Gold jewellery works better than silver against all three shades. A nude or metallic heel keeps the line long and the whole look uncomplicated.

The size run is XS through L, so it sits at the smaller end of the range in this collection. The wrap front gives some flexibility at the waist but the bust is the measurement that matters most. Check the chart below rather than assuming, and take the larger size if you fall between two, since the wrap can gape if the bust is too tight.

• Silhouette: wrap front, midi length
• Neckline: wraparound V-neck
• Embellishment: allover sequins
• Colourways: Pink, Red, Apricot
• Sizes: XS, 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.