Long sleeve black mini dresses for work, dates and winter parties

Knits that stand in for a sweater

Our angora mini has ruffles along the shoulders and does the job of a warm sweater on a cold day. Choose a coat without padded shoulders for it, or the ruffles get crushed.

The rib knit ones are dense and stretchy. One has a stand collar plus a front zip that you pull down a little or a lot. Below the bodice, its skirt flares and stays off the hips. Another keeps a small teardrop cutout at the chest and hugs the body all the way down. We’d wear both with high boots in November.

Want something for every season? There’s a bodycon mini in cotton jersey, 95% cotton and 5% elastane, with a high little teardrop and a seam under the bust. It isn’t scratchy. Tights and flat boots make it a weekday dress.

From a desk at nine to a late table

For an office that allows a shorter length, we cut one with a V-neck and padded shoulders that give it the line of a jacket. Pleats and stitched-on flaps move with each step. Loafers by day. Swap them for stilettos and you’re dressed for dinner.

Heading out dancing? One rib mini pairs a fitted top with a full flared skirt that swings as you move, and its cuffs grip the wrist so the sleeves stay put. Velvet takes over after dark. The plain round neck mini with long sleeves fits close, and the one-sleeve style leaves a single shoulder bare, so a single big earring on that side is plenty. Is your party all sparkle? Then the black lurex wrap is the mini long sleeve black dress we’d send you in, with matte tights so the shine stays on the dress.

Not sure about the hem? Two of our styles come in three lengths, around 80, 88 or 93 cm, and the longest one covers the knee. See also black minis with any sleeve, covered-arm minis in other colors or our black velvet.

Frequently asked questions

Can a long sleeve black mini dress work in a conservative office?

With thick tights and a long blazer, the turtleneck rib mini looks tidy enough for most offices.

Which one is warmest?

Angora or the stand-collar rib knit. Both are thick, and the collar keeps your neck covered. We made that zip style with fall and winter in mind.

Do the fitted styles need special underwear?

Smooth underwear in any shade works under black, since nothing shows through. On the clingy rib and jersey, seamless is better, so no lines appear at the hips.