{"product_id":"black-lace-claudia-maxi-dress","title":"Pre Order Black Lace Claudia Maxi Dress","description":"\u003ch4\u003eBack again but better than ever! The Black Lace Claudia Maxi Dress is back in sultry black lace. Designed exclusively for us as part of the Alexandra King for Deadly is the Female Collection Autumn\/Winter 2026 collection.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Black Lace Claudia Maxi Dress is a draped lace dress with sash tie waist and bishop sleeves. It features a V neck, which can be either modest or more daring, depending on how you tweak the gathers that run through the body of the dress. Cut to skim the floor, this year's version is a little shorter. The lace is so beautiful and a little delicate so we wanted to keep it clear of the floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is also a split in the front so you can flash just a hint of leg as you walk! The decadent black lace fabric is soft against your skin, which makes this dress feel opulent and sophisticated. You'll also find hidden pockets - our all-time favourite finishing touch!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis year, Alexandra has designed the Black Lace Claudia Maxi Dress with a shorter lining in the same lace. This makes the body of the dress less sheer (although not completely opaque) for an extra sultry feel. Of course you could still add a slip or shorts and a vest underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Black Lace Claudia Maxi Dress perfectly combines our desire to look glamorous but still be comfortable! Cleverly designed, the dress is one size fits most, up to a 46\" bust. This is because the dress is cut with a lot of fabric through the body, which drapes beautifully. The wide sash belt gathers everything in for an elegant hourglass shape when you tie it at the waist. You can choose how and where you tie the sash for a fit tailored to you. The sash is also cut in the soft and stretchy fabric so you can really cinch your waist in. This ingenious design means you can pretty much always grab this dress and throw it on!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe transformation from unflattering smock shape to luxuriously draped dress has to be seen to be believed! Take a peek through the photos to see what the dress looks like before the sash is tied. Tying the sash is easy - simply wrap it around your body once or twice (it's up to you!) and knot it. Just try to ensure the sash isn't twisted and that it is lying flat. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eInspiration\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by a dress worn by Barbara Stanwyck in the 1944 Film Noir drama Double Indemnity and lots of classic loungewear from the era. We gave our version the Deadly treatment to vamp it up even more!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Alexandra King for Deadly is the Female Collection.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis dress is a signature piece for the Alexandra King for Deadly is the Female Collection. Alexandra and Claudia worked together to find Deadly's core aesthetic and create a collection which captures \"Deadly Style\". Film Noir Femme Fatales have inspired this collection, blended with our desire to balance sassy style with comfort and wearability. Alexandra hand makes each piece here in Somerset, and with a background in bespoke Bridal dresses, you can be sure that the quality and finish are excellent. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDress fabric: 92% polyamide 8% Elastane \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare: Handwash only. This lace is delicate Air Dry Do not Iron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fabric can snag so please avoid wearing jewellery and accessories with sharp edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThis dress has free UK shipping. This dress is available for pre order and ships from the middle of October. If you order other items at the same time, they will be held and shipped once your order is complete. \u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Deadly is the Female","offers":[{"title":"One size","offer_id":58818345828683,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/8058\/9899\/files\/AK_ClaudiaGown_BlackLace1_5d0d95b4-72d6-4bbd-980d-d1ffe5447114.jpg?v=1791899881","url":"https:\/\/deadlyisthefemale.com\/products\/black-lace-claudia-maxi-dress","provider":"Deadly is the Female","version":"1.0","type":"link"}