• Lace trim runs along the square neckline and the hem - that double placement is what sets this top apart from a standard fitted style, giving it a deliberately lingerie-inspired edge without being overstated
• The square neckline sits wide and flat across the décolletage, framing the collarbone in a way that a V-neck simply doesn't
• Three-quarter sleeves hit just below the elbow, with a neat lace cuff finish that ties the detailing together from neckline to hem
• The matte slinky fabric skims the body closely - it moves with you rather than pulling, and holds its shape through the evening without feeling restrictive
• The elastane content means it stretches and recovers well, so it stays tucked and smooth however the night goes

The lace trim at the hem is the detail that does the most work here. Worn tucked into a high-waisted mini skirt, it peeks out just enough to look intentional - pair it with a satin skirt and strappy heels for a night out, and the whole look reads as considered rather than thrown together. The model wears it with straight-leg denim, which actually works just as well for a more laid-back drinks situation - the lace keeps it from feeling too casual. The three-quarter sleeve length makes this a strong choice when the venue runs cold but a jacket feels like too much. It layers neatly under a blazer for pre-drinks at someone's flat, then holds its own once you're out. Small hoop earrings, as styled here, are all it needs.