Some dresses just work: the bodycon maxi dress reads elegant from the first glance, formal-ready and easy to wear. The one shoulder draws the eye up. Ruched and high slit detailing sits over a curve-hugging bodycon shape. A maxi hem that trails as you move completes it. Style it with strappy heels and a clutch for formal nights, then swap to sleek sandals to dress it down. More in the same vein: maxi dresses, bodycon dresses and ruched dresses. One Shoulder neckline Flattering Bodycon silhouette Maxi length Ruched detail High Slit detail Perfect for formal events A formal standout you'll reach for again and again.