Deciding what to slip into for sparkling soirées can be quite a tricky business, but we have news for you: the Creative Director of Max Mara Elegante has designed a piece that solves all your problems. Enter: the Alceste dress. It’s a silk crepe style inspired by the 70s, falling to a floaty maxi silhouette to complement the nostalgic paisley print. Shaped with a flattering V neckline, it signs off with flutter semi sheer panels at the sleeves.Max Mara silk crepe maxi dressDetails:V neckSleevelessAll over paisley printSemi sheer panels at sidesDetachable self tie beltFlared hemFully linedConcealed zip fastening at backFabric:Main: 100% silkLining: 85% acetate, 10% silk, 5% polyamideLightweight, non stretchSize & Fit:Model is 5ft 10in / 1.78m and wears a size UK 8Size UK 8: Length 62in / 157cmTrue to sizeCut to an A line silhouette, fitted through the body with a flared skirtCare:Dry clean