Leg Avenue Daisy Crochet Mini Dress

A crochet mini dress built from daisies, in black, which is a combination that should not work as well as it does. The flowers form the fabric rather than sitting on it, so the open spaces between them are part of the design and not a mistake.

How you wear it changes everything. Over a slip or a bodysuit it is a summer dress with an edge. Over a bikini it is a cover up. Over bare skin it is the reason you came out. Add boots for a festival read or a heel for a night out, and layer a jacket over the top when the room gets cold. Crochet stretches when it is wet, so hand wash in cool water and lay it flat to dry rather than hanging it, which is what pulls the hem out of shape.

Daisy crochet turns up every summer and most of it is stiff acrylic that holds a boxy shape. This one has enough stretch to actually follow a body, which is the difference between a dress and a tablecloth.

• Style: Crochet mini dress
• Pattern: Open daisy floral crochet
• Wear over: A slip, a bodysuit, a bikini, or bare skin
• Care: Hand wash cool, lay flat to dry, never hang wet
• Available in: Black, One Size