Black long sleeve midi dresses from office rib to evening velvet

Black rib knit that goes from desk to dinner

Rib hugs. It shows the waist and hips, so seamless underwear is worth the trouble. Our turtleneck midi in rib stretches and springs back, and by evening the elbows haven’t bagged out. A blazer and loafers make it office wear, and ankle boots take over later.

Several of these have a slit at the leg. On the turtleneck versions it gives your step room, so you can walk in a midi all day. The stand-collar one is closed above and daring below, and we’d keep jewelry on the hands, since the collar already takes up the neck. There’s a plain round-neck rib midi too, for anyone who finds a turtleneck too much.

Velvet midis for theater seats and family holidays

Velvet changes the mood. Black looks deep on it, so none of these carry decoration. The turtleneck velvet midi does a sweater’s job under a coat, and big earrings or a wide bracelet stand in for the necklace. A high collar suits a long or medium neck best.

Prefer your neck open? One V-neck midi swings a little, thanks to its flared skirt, and the V leaves just enough room for a small pendant. Another V-neck ends below the knee and makes the neck look longer. A round-neck velvet midi keeps everything covered except for one slit over the leg.

Angora blend, lurex and two summer prints

Cold office? The angora-blend turtleneck warms like a sweater, and its sleeve reaches the wrist. Choose it by your hips, because the knit clings. For parties there’s an off-shoulder lurex midi with draping. Our summer line adds two printed versions, black with polka dots and black with flowers, the floral one ending around mid-calf. They come back with the warm season.

Frequently asked questions

Which neckline should I choose?

A turtleneck if you want warmth and don’t plan on a necklace. Go for the V with a pendant, or the round neck when you’d like the plainest line.

How should a rib knit midi be dried?

Flat. On a hanger the rib can stretch out of length.

Will a black long sleeve midi dress work if I’m not tall?

It will, with a heel. A dark color and a V-neck draw the figure upward, and that’s the cut we’d point you to first.

What size do I take?

Close fits don’t forgive a wrong size, so start with your hip measurement and the size chart. The range is XS to XL, with S sitting at a US 4. For other sleeves, see every black midi. Other lengths are in black dresses with long sleeves, other colors in midis with a long sleeve, and there’s more of each fabric under black turtlenecks and black velvet.