Black ruffle dresses with flounces that move as you walk
A ruffle black dress gives you movement and a bit of drama without any jewelry at all. We sew the frills on the hem, on the shoulders or in tiers on the skirt. Most of ours are short, and a few go down to midi.
Jersey tiers, angora shoulders and a rib knit hem
Three of these are made for cold months. The jersey mini is shaped at the waist, then opens into a double layer of flounces, and we cut it in three lengths of 80, 88 or 92–94 cm. Tall, or going out in heels? Take the longest. Jersey stretches, so it’s easy to wear on a long walk or a night out with friends.
The angora one keeps all its trim on the shoulders. Those ruffles widen the shoulder line a little, which is nice if yours are narrow. Angora is a soft, warm knit, and on a frosty day this dress can replace your sweater. We’d pick a coat without padded shoulders, so the frills don’t get squashed underneath.
And the rib knit mini? One ruffle at the hem, long sleeves, a round neck. With a long blazer and opaque tights it goes to the office. Swap the sneakers for heeled ankle boots and it’s ready for a New Year party.
Black never fights with your coat. That’s handy in winter, when the coat is half of what people see.
Prints, dots and satin for warm evenings
The rest belong to our summer line, and they’re back in the catalog each year once it gets warm. Here the black works as a background. Small red flowers, pale blue blossoms, roses or white dots sit on it, and the ruffles stay near the hem. Four are satin, a smooth polyester with a little elastane, and that bit of stretch helps when you’re dancing.
Two leave the shoulders bare. The off-shoulder style with long sleeves and dots looks a bit retro, so red shoes are a good idea there, along with your hair pinned up to keep the neckline clear. There’s also a dotted midi that wraps into a V-neck with a flounce at the hem. It’s long enough for work, and the crossover front shapes your waist.
Frequently asked questions
Will ruffles add volume to my hips?
A hem flounce adds some width low down, which can balance broad shoulders. Want less? Pick frills on the shoulders instead.
Is a frilled black dress OK for work?
We’d say yes for the rib knit mini under a long jacket, or for a dotted style with long sleeves and loafers.
How should the off-shoulder top fit?
Snug, so it doesn’t slide down. Choose by your bust measurement, and try it with your arms raised at the fitting. We make every size from XS to XL.
Where can I see more black styles?
Browse all black dresses, the dotted black styles or every color on our ruffle dress page.
