alberta ferretti dress White Silk Bias Cut Gown neckline and high slit add sensuality and lightness Alberta Ferretti White Satin Dress

Practical, unisex in cut, and deeply tied to collective identity, it turns its wearer into part of something larger

It features a convenient strap that can be worn over the shoulder or carried by hand

Patchwork, crochet and knitting, embroidery were among the details used by designers

Once considered the It-silhouette of the mid-noughties, the ultra skinny leg fell out of favour in the 2020s with shoppers preferring a looser, straight-leg, but in the post-Christmas binge we've found ourselves looking for comfortable pieces that are low-maintenance and high-impact, and leggings tick every box

Pair this knee-length dress with heels and a blazer for a look that means business.