Fitted ball dress in velvet, rib knit or angora

A fitted ball dress from JK-Fashion follows your body from shoulder to hem and stops at mid-calf or above the knee. Almost every one has long sleeves, and we cut them in velvet, rib knit, angora-blend knit and lurex for balls in the cold months.

Velvet that sits close in burgundy, powder or emerald

Close-cut velvet is the dressiest option on this page. Our burgundy midi has a V-neck that’s made for a pendant, and the deep wine color looks festive with no trim at all. The powder pink one covers the knee and the arms, so it suits a family ball or a christening dinner where you’d rather not show much skin.

Under tight velvet, wear smooth seamless underwear. The pile then lies flat. Short and bright? The emerald mini with a stand collar is stretch velvet, and it won’t pull when you sit down to dinner or dance. Sound like your night?

White is here too. The white velvet midi bares one shoulder while a long sleeve wraps the other arm, and that asymmetry is all the decoration it needs. We’d skip the necklace and choose nude heels.

A fitted ball dress in rib knit or angora when the hall is chilly

Old school gyms and castle venues can be cold. That’s where knit helps. Our red rib knit midi with a turtleneck collar is slit at the leg, so you’ve got room to move, and the high collar keeps your neck warm under a coat. Rib knit shows every line of the waist and hips. At your fitting, check that it lies smooth across the hips and doesn’t ride up when you walk.

The white angora mini with a slit is soft and warm, close to a thin sweater. It’s lovely with nude tights and heeled ankle boots, and in milky white it looks bright against a dark winter coat. For shine, there’s a green lurex midi that ends at mid-calf. You’ll find more knit and velvet for frosty dates on our winter ball page, and tighter party cuts among the bodycon dresses.

Frequently asked questions

How tight is a fitted ball dress meant to be?

Snug, with no pulling. Sit on a chair in it and lift your arms. If the fabric rides up or the seams strain at the hips, you need the next size.

Do you make these dresses floor-length?

No, this page is midi and mini. For long gowns, browse our floor-length evening styles.

What size range do you sew?

XS to XL. M is roughly a US 6–8, and XL costs about 10 % more than the other sizes.

Can I machine wash the rib knit?

Yes. Pick the delicate program, don’t let the water go past 30 °C, and lay it flat to dry, which keeps the rib from growing. For a different fabric, try a velvet dress instead.