Black turtleneck dresses in rib knit, velvet and angora blend

Pick the fabric by how cold your day gets

Angora blend is the warmest. In a chilly office it does what a sweater does, and the sleeves reach the wrist. It’s the only one we’d wash by hand, in cool water.

Rib is the everyday choice. Its raised lines run top to bottom and add a little height, and the knit stretches enough to move in from morning to night. Some rib midis add a leg slit under the closed top, which gives your stride more room. And velvet? That’s for the theater, a concert or a family dinner on New Year’s Eve, when you’d like black to look festive with no glitter. Under a coat it keeps you about as warm as knitwear.

In Britain you’d more likely type turtleneck black dress, or roll neck. Same thing, and you’re on the right page.

A zip collar and a hem you choose yourself

One mini here is different. Its stand collar closes with a zipper that runs down the bodice, and you decide how far to pull it. The fabric is a dense rib. Below the bodice the skirt flares out, so the hips aren’t hugged at all.

You also pick its length. There are three, 80 cm, 88 cm and a longer one at 93 to 94 cm. The shortest suits a petite frame, and the longest is for anyone who’d like the knees covered. Tell us which one in the order notes. We do the sewing ourselves, so it’s routine for us.

On size, that dress goes by your bust, since only the bodice is fitted. The midis go by the hips. We make everything in XS to XL.

What a high collar changes about hair and jewelry

A necklace has nowhere to go here. Move your jewelry to the ears or the wrist, where a watch or one wide bracelet has room. A high ponytail or a bun shows the neckline off, and it makes the neck look longer. Keep in mind that a tall collar sits best on a medium or long neck. A camel blazer warms up a black turtleneck dress for the office. See also turtleneck dresses in other colors, black sweater dresses, black midis with long sleeves and close-fitting black styles.

Frequently asked questions

Does a black turtleneck dress work for a party?

Yes. The velvet midi and the smooth mini both work with heels and big earrings.

Is the mini long enough for work?

With thick tights, tall boots and a blazer, yes.

Will the rib stretch out at the elbows?

Our rib turtleneck midi springs back after stretching, so the sleeves look the same at six as they did at nine.

Which coat goes over a turtleneck midi?

A long straight one. Camel looks good against black, and a trench is enough in early fall.