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Valentino dress during Pierpaolo Piccioli’s premiership is often ruffled and always flattering. A flawless example of both, this wool and silk-blend mini dress is artfully proportioned so its high neckline balances out the playfully flared skirt, which then riffs with the fluted three-quarter-length sleeves. Entirely monochrome so all attention is on that artful silhouette, it beckons fine jewellery and heels with an embellishment or two.
<li>Valentino wool and silk-blend crepe dress
<li>Concealed hook-and-eye and zip fastenings at back
<li>High neck, three-quarter-length bell sleeves, darts at chest, structured waistband, fit-and-flare silhouette, seam pockets at skirt
<li>65% virgin wool, 35% silk; lining 63% viscose, 37% silk
<li>Dry clean
<li>True to size
<li>Size 8: length 35"
<li>Model is 5ft 10" and wears a size 8
<li>Made in Italy