A sweetly feminine silhouette is given a dark spin in this striking dress from London label byVarga.

Its fitted body is cut into a dramatic V-shape and finished with elegant buttons down its front, before flaring out into a voluminous skirt. Delicate silk organza in a nude hue is overlayed with exquisitely patterned and deepest black French lace, for a look that lends unexpected gothic-inspired undertones to girlish whimsy.

Embrace its spirit of moody sophistication by pairing with lace-up ankle boots and an oversized black wool coat.