Light blue formal dresses with ruffles or a side slit

Ruffles and flowers on pale blue

The wrap mini has ruffles on the skirt and a floral print, and the crossed front makes a V at the neck. Short sleeves keep it light. White or silver sandals suit the blue, and ballet flats will do for a walk through town after the party. Near water, at a photo shoot, those ruffles move nicely in the frame. In the evening, put a white jacket or a thin cardigan over your shoulders.

Our second mini has a round neck and ruffles only at the hem. They widen it a little and swing as you walk, so keep the top simple with small earrings and a thin bracelet. A white or beige bag won’t fight the flowers on the fabric. We sew it in XS to XL. Size by your bust, since the skirt sits loose over the hips.

Is a short dress formal enough? For a summer prom or a cocktail hour outdoors, it works when the shoes are dressy. You’ll see both summer styles in the catalog again once the warm season starts.

Rib knit and a slit for winter events

For a cold-weather occasion, we sew a rib knit midi that covers both arms, then splits at one side of the hem. The rib is soft and sits close to the body. That split opens with each step, which keeps the longer hem easy to walk in. Under a puffer, those long sleeves keep you warm all the way to the party.

Pale blue freshens the face in winter, when most rooms are full of black and burgundy. For a holiday evening, we’d add heeled ankle boots and silver earrings, and a grey or white bag. At work the same dress goes with a grey blazer and loafers, and on weekends with a white puffer and sneakers. Rib knit stretches, so take your usual size. Iron it only from the inside, no hotter than 110 °C.

Frequently asked questions

Is a light blue mini right for prom?

Yes, for a June prom or a garden party. Heeled white sandals and small silver earrings make the ruffles look dressed up rather than casual.

Which shoes go best with pale blue?

White or silver for the summer minis. With the winter rib knit, grey suede ankle boots or black heels both look right, and so do white sneakers on a day off.

Where are more light blue styles?

Short ones are on our light blue minis page, and every pale shade sits under pale blue dresses. Other colors for big events are under formal dresses.