Black long sleeve dresses for workdays and dinners

Mustang rib and cotton knit for a Monday

Our Mustang rib mini has a round neck with a tiny teardrop opening just below it. It doesn’t show much. Wear it to work with sheer tights and tall boots, then keep exactly the same outfit for dinner, because the opening is small enough for a meeting and still looks right with a glass of wine. Earrings, no necklace.

The cotton knit version also has a keyhole, set high, and a seam under the bust that marks your waist. The knit’s mostly cotton, 95 %, with 5 % elastane for stretch. Not scratchy. We make that one for all seasons, so it’s sneakers in June and a trench in October.

If your office runs cold, try the rib mini with a zip and a stand collar. Unzip it as far as you like. It flares out from the bodice and won’t hug your hips, and the length is your call at 80, 88 or 93–94 cm. For long-sleeved short styles in other colors, see our minis with sleeves.

Softer knits when it’s freezing out

Angora-blend knit is warm enough to stand in for a sweater. The black angora mini has ruffles on the shoulders and barely needs jewelry near your face. Choose a coat without padded shoulders, so the ruffles don’t get crushed. A short straight coat or a sheepskin is better than a puffy jacket. Hand wash it in cool water and let it dry on a towel.

For the office, the angora turtleneck midi goes with a camel blazer and pumps. On the weekend, a long coat and chunky boots.

The jersey mini with two rows of flounces is the easy one for a walk or coffee with friends. Tall leather boots, sunglasses, a small bag. That’s all. Pick 80, 88 or 92–94 cm depending on your height and heels.

Bare shoulders, covered arms

A sleeve to the wrist doesn’t mean a closed neckline. Our knee-length black dress with slits shows your shoulders and collarbones while your arms stay covered in a chilly restaurant, and you can wear it all year, with thin-strap sandals in summer and ankle boots over opaque tights once it’s cold.

Want more length? There’s a black long sleeve dress in velvet that goes down to maxi with both shoulders bare. You’ll find more cuts like that in sleeved dresses of every shade and on the main black page.

Frequently asked questions

Will rib knit stretch out on a hanger?

It can. Dry it flat and keep it folded in a drawer.

How do I size a fitted black long sleeve dress in rib?

Measure your bust and hips and check the table on the dress. Rib sits close and shows the size honestly. We sew each one from XS up to XL. A UK 10–12 is about our M.

Is the angora mini OK for the office?

With opaque tights and Chelsea boots, sure. Swap to block heels for the evening.