Brick Red Ladies Japanese Dress Set 'Akahime'

The set whose skirt does all the talking in red

The red skirt is the loudest the set range gets. Akahime pairs the cream Peter Pan-collar blouse — short puffed sleeves, a red ribbon at the throat — with a long skirt in deep brick red, laced high at the waist and edged in lace at the hem. The warm, earthy red is the reason to pick this one over the paler colours.

The blouse is a light cotton-feel weave with a pin-tucked front; the skirt is a fuller fabric that holds its sweep, the corset lacing nipping the waist before it opens out. Cream above, brick red below, lace at the hem — a strong, warm colour break that makes the skirt the centre of the look.

Brick red is deeper and more muted than a primary red, so it reads rich rather than loud, and the red throat ribbon ties the blouse to the skirt. As a coordinated two-piece it's an outfit on its own, and the red skirt is striking enough to wear with a plain knit too.

Wear it with low boots or Mary Janes and tights, sneakers to dress it down. It suits anyone who wants the warmest, strongest skirt colour in the set range.

For the woman who wants the set in deep brick red. Available S to XL — we recommend choosing one size up from your usual size.

• Type: Two-piece set — blouse and long skirt
• Material: Light cotton-feel blouse; fuller skirt fabric
• Pattern: Cream blouse, solid brick-red skirt with lace hem
• Details: Peter Pan collar, red ribbon at the throat, corset-laced waist, lace hem
• Sleeves: Short puffed sleeves
• Closure: Blouse buttons; skirt laces at the waist
• Sizing: Available S to XL — we recommend choosing one size up from your usual size; see the size guide
• Colour: Cream and brick red
• Wear it with: With low boots or Mary Janes and tights, or sneakers to dress down