Knee-length ball dresses with skirts made for dancing
A knee length ball dress keeps the formal mood of a ball and leaves your feet free for the dance floor. We sew these in velvet, satin and a soft angora-blend knit, with hems that stop at the knee or a little below it.
Half-circle velvet that opens when you spin
Is there a live band? Start with our two velvet styles cut with a half-circle skirt. One comes in deep emerald. The other hides a cutout across the back, so the front looks closed in photos and the surprise only shows when you turn around.
The bodice sits close and the waist is marked, then the skirt flares out from there. We’d size it by bust and waist, since the skirt itself is roomy. Give it a spin by the fitting-room mirror. You’ll see right away how the hem moves.
Both cover your arms with long sleeves, which you’ll appreciate at a winter ball when the hall stays cold until the dancing starts. Pick a mid-height heel. Hours on your feet go easier that way, and the skirt needs you moving.
Bare shoulders in red, wrap satin for a summer ball
Our red velvet with dropped shoulders ends just below the knee, and there’s a small slit, so you can step out without tugging at the hem. The velvet is dense. It keeps you warm even with your collarbones out, so the only thing to add is a pair of earrings.
A summer ball calls for something lighter. We make a blue polka-dot wrap in satin with 2 % elastane, and it crosses at the bust into a V. The pink floral wrap works the same way, and you decide how deep the neckline goes when you tie it. They’re summer pieces, so we put them back on the site when it warms up.
Want something closed up top? The red dress with a soft shine closes at a round neckline with sleeves to the wrist, and its fabric gives a little, so it won’t fight you during a fast song. For longer hems and more colors, check the whole ball collection, or go straight to styles for a winter ball.
Frequently asked questions
Is knee length formal enough for a ball?
For a school, charity or winter ball it usually is, as long as the fabric looks like evening wear. Velvet and satin both do. If the invitation says black tie, go long.
Can I wear tights with the velvet styles?
Yes. Nude or black matte tights look right with the half-circle skirts, and they help on a cold walk from the car.
How do I get the wrap to sit right?
Set the wrap so the V lies flat, then compare your bust with the size chart. We cut every dress on this page in XS to XL.
Where do I find more red options?
Our red dresses for a ball include longer cuts too.
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