Leg Avenue Rainbow Stripe Cross-Over Halter Mini Dress

A rainbow striped mini dress with a cross-over halter at the front, so the neckline wraps rather than simply hanging. The stripes follow the wrap, which means the pattern changes direction across the chest and the dress has a shape before you even put it on.

Halter necklines want bare shoulders and hair off the neck, so plan for that and skip the necklace. Bare legs keep it light, a fishnet turns it up, and a boot takes the sweetness off the color. It is a strong pick for a festival, a pride weekend, a birthday, or any night where being easy to spot in a crowd is a feature rather than a problem. Tie the halter before stepping in, hand wash in cool water, and lay it flat to dry.

Straight stripes on a straight dress are easy to make and boring to wear. Running them through a cross-over is more work to cut and a far better line, which is why this reads as designed rather than printed.

• Style: Cross-over halter mini dress
• Pattern: Rainbow stripe following the wrap
• Wear with: Bare legs, fishnets, boots or heels
• Care: Hand wash cool, lay flat to dry
• Available in: Multicolor, One Size