★★★★★3 days ago
That godet swing
It's the hidden panel in the skirt that won me over — when I move, the hem sweeps out in a way a plain midi never does, then settles back into a quiet column. Spun in front of the mirror like a teenager.
A swing cut for the afternoon
Hugo Caesar Tassi designed Sentia for the Livia collection — a faux-wrap dress that crosses softly at the neck and opens into a sweeping skirt.
A soft surplice V-neck wraps across the fitted bodice, long sleeves keep the line clean, and a nipped waist seam draws the figure in before the skirt releases into a full, large-swing A-line. Set into the centre-front is a tall contrast godet panel that flares open as she moves — the detail that gives the dress its quiet drama.
We cut it in deep Basalt black lifted by a warm Travertine-tan godet — a two-tone play that reads composed rather than loud. It asks for nothing more than fine gold jewellery and a heel.
The cloth and the cut
A fluid matte crepe chosen for its weight and swing, with a low sheen that keeps the colour deep in golden light.
The crepe has a supple, drapey hand that holds the bodice clean and lets the skirt fall in full, easy folds. The contrast godet is cut on the same cloth so the panel swings true with the rest of the skirt; a discreet back zip keeps the line uninterrupted.
It is made to be worn from a long lunch into the gold of late afternoon — a flattering, flowing dress that flatters the waist and gives the skirt room to move.
