Bodycon red dresses with long sleeves for cold months
Each bodycon red dress on this page hugs the body and covers your arms, because we sew this group for the cold half of the year. Most have a turtleneck collar. You choose between a midi that hides the knee and a mini that doesn’t.
Rib, angora or velvet against the frost
Two of the midis are rib knit with a high collar. The denser one is our pick for a long workday, since that rib doesn’t bag out by evening. Throw a straight black blazer on top and it goes to a meeting. The other rib midi has a slit on the leg, which gives you room to stride, and on that one we’d wear smooth seamless underwear because the rib follows every line.
Angora is softer. Our red angora midi is a warm knit with a turtleneck, so under a coat you often won’t need a scarf at all. Wear it to the office in the morning and to a holiday dinner later. Just change into pointed ankle boots.
And velvet? There’s one velvet mini here, with a round neck instead of a high collar. It’s the most evening-ready of the group, and it can handle January too if you add tall boots and opaque tights.
Short hem, covered neck, and how it sits when you move
The turtleneck mini looks bold for about two seconds, then the high collar calms it down. That’s why it works at a desk with a black jacket and thick tights. For a party we’d go with over-the-knee boots, so only a sliver of leg shows between hem and boot.
A short bodycon red dress needs one honest test. Sit down in front of the mirror during your fitting and see where the hem lands. It matters more in a mini than in any longer cut, and it’s why we size the velvet mini by your hips.
Keep the coat black, grey or camel. Red stands out against a winter street on its own. We make every one from XS to XL, and XL costs about ten percent more.
For more color options look at all our red styles, compare these with close-fitting dresses in other shades, or see the red midi lengths.
Frequently asked questions
I’m between two sizes in the angora. Which one?
Go with the larger. The knit sits snug anyway, and the bigger size keeps the turtleneck from pressing on your throat while the midi falls straight.
Do I need a necklace with a high collar?
No. A watch or a wide bracelet does more, since the collar already covers your neck.
Will a bodycon red dress in rib knit stretch out?
The dense rib on our office midi doesn’t, which is the reason we suggest it for long days. It still has some give, so the fit should feel close rather than tight.
How do I wash the angora?
Hand wash it cold with a mild soap, then spread it out on a bath towel until it dries. No rubbing.
