Black short sleeve dresses in dots, florals and velvet

White dots on black, from the meeting to dinner

Is there a morning meeting on your calendar and drinks with friends after? The wrap midi in fine white dots covers both. Its V-neck opens just far enough to stay office-friendly, and the wrap marks the waist without a belt.

Our knee-length dotted dress has a keyhole at the neck. It’s a small detail, right where you’d expect a closed collar, and it takes the strictness out of the look. A third midi adds a flounce at the hem, sewn from the same dotted fabric, so the skirt moves when you walk. At work we’d wear any of them with low pumps and a light blazer.

A short black dress with sleeves and flowers

Black makes a print brighter. That’s why the minis here carry roses, red blossoms or tiny blue flowers on a dark ground.

The rose-print wrap has little ties on its short sleeves. We cut it from silk-look satin that’s 98 % polyester with 2 % elastane, and you tighten the waist with the wrap ties. Another satin mini has flutter sleeves that cover the shoulders and a V-neck. Prefer bare shoulders? There’s an off-shoulder style in a blue flower print, and its bit of elastane means you can sit and dance without feeling held in.

One wrap mini is made from a soft thin fabric that barely wrinkles. It can go from the suitcase onto you the minute you arrive.

These printed styles are summer dresses. Think of them as something to choose before the warm season starts.

The black short sleeve dress for cold months

Only one, and it’s velvet. The pleated midi has a marble print, a round neck and a top that sits closer to the body, while the pleats open with every step. It’s meant for a restaurant, the theater or New Year’s with the family. Keep the accessories smooth and plain, since the print is already busy.

We make each black short sleeve dress in XS to XL. Measure your bust and waist first, then check the size chart on the product page.

See more black dresses with polka dots, the floral ones on a black ground, or short sleeves in every color.

Frequently asked questions

Do you have a plain black dress with short sleeves?

Not at the moment. Every style here has a print or a marble pattern, though the dotted ones look calm from a distance.

Which one works for the office?

The dotted wrap midi or the knee-length dress with the keyhole. Add a light blazer and low heels.

Is there any silk in the satin?

None. It’s polyester with a small share of elastane, woven to look like silk. The surface is smooth with a mild sheen.

Can I wear the velvet midi in fall?

Yes. Tights and heeled shoes take it through the cold season.