Bodycon cocktail dresses in velvet and rib knit

Velvet that follows the body from shoulder to calf

Take our white velvet midi, where a single long sleeve leaves the opposite shoulder bare. That asymmetry is enough for an engagement party or an anniversary, so wear a single pair of bold earrings and no necklace. Sweep your hair to the side without the sleeve. You’ll need a strapless bra under it.

The blue velvet midi works differently. A stand collar and long sleeves close the top completely, which is why the slit at the leg looks daring and still appropriate at a cocktail party or the theater. Put a blazer over it and it’ll pass at a business dinner. And if you’d like a short one, there’s a red velvet mini with long sleeves. At the fitting, take a seat and watch how the hem settles. A mini needs that test more than a longer dress does.

Rib knit with a turtleneck and a slit

Rib knit stretches and hugs closely, so it shows the line of your waist and hips with no extra folds. We cut a turtleneck midi from it in black and in red, each one long-sleeved, with a slit so you can take a full stride. Which one for a party? The red, with stilettos and sheer black tights. The black one can spend the day at the office first.

A high collar already fills the neckline. Hoop earrings or a wide bracelet do the job a necklace can’t. We also make an emerald turtleneck in the same rib and a green midi in lurex knit, which shines evenly without sequins and looks best with matte shoes.

Sizing a fit that hides nothing

A close cut tells the truth about size. Hold your bust and hip numbers against the size chart, and when the dress arrives make sure the knit doesn’t pull across your hips. We make each bodycon cocktail dress here in XS to XL. Smooth, seamless underwear matters, and under the white styles it should be skin-toned.

Rib knit dries best laid flat, because it can stretch on a hanger. From here you can go to all our bodycon styles, to cocktail dresses in every cut or to the fitted midis.

Frequently asked questions

Isn’t a midi too long for a cocktail party?

No. A fitted midi with a leg slit shows plenty of shape, and heels finish it.

Is there a sleeveless bodycon cocktail dress?

Yes, a white rib knit midi with a round neck. Bare arms leave room for layers, so drape a blazer over your shoulders in the evening.

Could one of them go to the office before the party?

The black turtleneck midi handles both. Give it chunky boots under a long coat for the day, then switch to heeled ankle boots.

Will velvet feel too warm indoors?

These are cold-season dresses with long sleeves, so we’d plan them for fall and winter events.