Black knee length dresses with dots or bare shoulders

Polka dots on black for the office and after

The dotted dress is for anyone who wants work clothes that don’t look like a uniform. It stops at the knee, has short sleeves and a small keyhole at the neck where you’d normally get a closed collar. That one opening softens the whole front.

For a meeting, wear it with beige pumps and a light blazer. Later, swap the blazer for a white denim jacket and the pumps for heeled sandals. Weekend? Ballet flats or white sneakers. The dots already set a rhythm, so we’d carry a plain bag in black or red and keep your hair simple, a sleek ponytail or a bun. It’s a summer-collection style, which means it returns to the catalog with the sunny months.

Open shoulders with covered arms, any month

The second dress puts an off-shoulder neckline together with long sleeves. That’s a rare balance. Your collarbones show, your arms don’t, and slits add some movement to the cut. We’d take it to a prom, a New Year’s party or a date. A necklace would crowd the neckline, so choose earrings people can see from across the table and pin your hair up.

You can wear it all year. In summer it goes with thin-strap sandals, and in the cold with ankle boots and thick black tights. Because the sleeves are long, you can leave the shawl at home even when the restaurant runs cool. Got a work event? A short blazer hides the shoulders until you want them back.

Two dresses, two rules for size

They fit by different rules. On the off-shoulder style, measure your bust carefully, because a correct bust size is what stops that neckline from slipping off. The dotted dress is easier. If you like more room at the waist, go one size up. Each black knee length dress is sewn in our own workshop in XS to XL, and XL is close to a UK 16.

Not sure after measuring? Send the numbers to our chat and a manager will suggest a size.

Frequently asked questions

Is a hem at the knee right for a formal office?

Yes. The dotted style with a blazer and closed pumps is what we’d wear to a meeting.

Which bag goes with the off-shoulder dress?

A small one, in black or a metallic finish. Big totes fight with the neckline.

Can I wear black to a summer dinner?

Sure. Dots and short sleeves keep the first dress light, and heeled sandals do the rest.

Where do I look for other lengths or more black?

Try knee-length styles in other colors, our full black dress page, or black with dots if the print won you over.