Over time, as the concept of formal wear evolved so did the pieces themselves

$559.00 View KarenMillen Polished Tailored Cape Drape Maxi Column Dress Length: Maxi Sleeve length: Sleeveless Style: Maxi Dress $219.00 $439.00 View KarenMillen Satin Viscose Soft Midi Dress Design: Plain Fabric: Satin Sleeve length: Long Sleeve $519.00 View KarenMillen Boucle Tailored Sleeveless Satin Mix Full Skirted Midi Dress Design: Check Fabric: Polyester Style: Midi Dress $229.00 $459.00 View KarenMillen Scuba Rosette Detail Woven Mini Dress Design: Fabric Interest Sleeve length: Sleeveless Style: Mini Dress $129.00 $259.00 View KarenMillen Tailored Cape Detail Maxi Dress Length: Maxi Sleeve length: Long Sleeve Style: Maxi Dress $299.00 $599.00 View KarenMillen Compact Viscose Stretch Tailored Peplum Midi Dress Design: Plain Neckline: Asymmetric Sleeve length: Short Sleeve $199.00 $399.00 Petite View KarenMillen Petite Satin Soft Midi Dress Design: Plain Fabric: Satin Style: Midi Dress $399.00 View KarenMillen Denim Tailored Notch Neck Belted Fluid Midi Dress Fabric: Woven Length: Midi Neckline: Collarless $299.00 View KarenMillen Compact Stretch Trim Detail Tailored Maxi Dress Detail: Hardware Fabric: Polyester Neckline: Asymmetric $229.00 $459.00 View KarenMillen Premium Crystal Embellished Jersey Sleeveless Plunge Neck Midi Dress Design: Embellished Fabric: Polyester Length: Midi $499.00 Petite View KarenMillen Petite Figure Form Bandage Tassel Hem Knitted Dress Length: Midi Sleeve length: Sleeveless Style: Knitted Dress $159.00 $319.00 View KarenMillen Viscose Blend Slinky Sheer Lace Detail Asymmetric Knit Maxi Dress Length: Maxi Occasion: Occasion SleeveLength: Sleeveless $119.00 $299.00 View KarenMillen Archive Collection - Corset Detail Georgette Cape Woven Maxi Dress Detail: Corset Fabric: Polyester Length: Maxi $209.00 $859.00 View KarenMillen Tailored Puff Sleeve Trim V Neck Detail Mini Dress Design: Plain Detail: Plain Fabric: Polyester $119.00 $239.00 Showing 40 of 146

Pair it with boots or sneakers, and layer with a denim jacket or cardigan for an easy, pulled-together look that transitions seamlessly through the seasons
Fabric+Weight 3.4-ounce, 56/36/8 cotton/poly/spandex end-on-end (Air Blue and Gusty Grey) 3.5-ounce, 56/36/8 cotton/poly/spandex (Deep Black) 3.8-ounce, 56/36/8 cotton/poly/spandex (White) Features+Benefits Easy care Open collar Rimmed, satin-finished buttons Back yoke Relaxed fit Drop tail hem
Besides a cape coat, other types of outerwear like a pea coat, double-breasted blazer, and wool belted coat are always flattering as well
Sometimes it is there as a design element but it is there to allow clothing to be put on or removed easily