Black long sleeve sparkly dresses in lurex, midi and mini

Open shoulders, draping and a slit on the lurex midi

This one fits close. Its fabric is jersey knitted with lurex, and the glitter shows in any light, from a dim restaurant to a window seat at noon. Draping gathers across the body, a slit opens over one leg, and the long sleeves keep your arms warm enough for a winter night out.

Bare shoulders need a strapless bra. They also look best with your hair up, because that open line is the reason to pick this cut in the first place. Since the sparkle runs over the whole dress, we’d carry a matte bag and stop at hoop earrings or a thin bracelet. With stilettos or strappy sandals, the slit gets noticed.

Between sizes? Take your usual one, because the knit stretches.

A wrap mini for office parties and nights with friends

Our second black sparkle long sleeve dress is shorter and easier to live in. Its wrap crosses into a V, your collarbones show, and the neck looks longer. Sleeves are long, the hem is short, and that proportion keeps things festive without feeling bare.

It doesn’t have to wait for midnight. By day, put an oversized black blazer and chunky boots with it, and the shine calms right down. For the party itself, switch to plain heels or tall boots, with matte black or nude tights. A straight coat goes over everything.

The wrap adjusts the waist a little. You’ll still want your bust and hip measurements to choose between XS and XL, and if you’re a US 10, that’s our L.

Which black long sleeve sparkly dress for which night

Here’s how we’d split them. The midi goes to a restaurant celebration or a New Year’s bash, and it’s good for prom and for a photo shoot too. Save the mini for a company party and the kind of evening that starts with friends and has no plan. Both belong to the cold season, so think tights, a coat and closed shoes for the trip there.

Frequently asked questions

Is the sparkle made of sequins or thread?

Thread. Lurex is a metallic yarn that’s knitted into the jersey before we ever cut it.

How do I wash a lurex dress?

Cool water is the rule, either a hand wash or a delicate machine cycle with the dress inside a laundry bag, and afterward it dries flat, unwrung.

Do I need a necklace with either one?

No. The mini’s V-neck and the midi’s open shoulders already frame your neck, and lurex is decoration enough. Earrings will do.

Where can I see more shine in other colors and lengths?

Start with all our black dresses that glitter, or go shorter with the black minis in lurex. Other shades are in glitter styles with sleeves and in the whole sparkly collection.