Collection: DOCEMEO

The DOCEMEO look

DOCEMEO dresses are mostly A-line maxis with one worked detail. The Poetic Scoop Neck Applique Maxi Dress sets applique on a soft knitted fabric; the Silence V-Neck Gathering Maxi Dress is cut in linen with a gathered waist for daytime; the Artemis Bell Sleeve Gathering Maxi Dress is silk with an illusion neckline and bell sleeves for evening. The Gemma Illusion Ruffle Maxi Dress does the same in airy voile, and the Coastal Square Neck Lace Maxi Dress and the Lily Off-Shoulder Applique Maxi Dress cover the romantic end. White and brown dominate the palette.

The separates are more architectural. The Virtue A-line Taffeta Skirt and the Virtue Trapeze Neck Button Top form one set; the Soften Wrap Draped Skirt and the Soften Asymmetric Draped Top form another; the Lush Bubble Pleated Top and the Lush Straight Ribbon Skirt a third. The Grace Cape Sleeve Pleated Blazer, worn over the Grace Straight Embroidery Skirt, is the most tailored piece in the group.

Dresses and separates

Pieces that share a name are designed to be worn together, so Virtue, Soften, Lush and Grace each give you a ready outfit, and each half works alone with basics. Browse the full skirts and tops collections at MEAN BLVD to mix them with other labels. Midi options include the Isla V-Neck Gathering Midi Dress, the Resolve V-Neck Applique Midi Dress and the Camel V-Neck Pleated Midi Dress.

When to wear it

Shoppers buy DOCEMEO for vacations and beach holidays, anniversaries, Women's Day and wedding guest occasions. The linen and voile maxis are the warm-weather pick; the silk Artemis and the applique styles suit evening receptions. Several maxis have long or bell sleeves and modest necklines, which helps Gulf customers who want floor length with covered arms. See the wedding guest collection for more in that register.

How do DOCEMEO pieces fit?

A-line maxis are fitted at the bust and loose from the waist down; the gathered styles have some give at the waist. Product pages state that length is measured from shoulder to hemline, so compare that number with your height. The tailored skirts and blazer run true to the size chart with little ease.

How should I style them?

Flat leather sandals and a woven bag suit the linen and voile dresses on holiday; swap to a heel and small earrings for an evening event. Wear the Grace blazer open over a plain column dress, or closed as a top with the matching skirt.

Where else should I look?

For more long dresses in this mood, see the dresses collection and the A-line dresses collection at MEAN BLVD.