Long sleeve shift dresses for cold days, desk to dinner

The loose ones and the closer ones

Want the true easy shape? Look at the white turtleneck dress in angora-blend knit. It’s cut loose and ends at the knee. Under a puffer or a long coat it lies smooth. The collar stands up or folds double, whichever you like. No scarf needed.

Most of the others follow your figure more. The gray angora-blend midi with a high collar has a sheath line, so smooth seamless underwear is a good idea. We’d add a belt and loafers for the office. Our rib knits sit closer still, because rib stretches and hugs. If you’re between two sizes in rib, think about where you’ll wear it. For desk hours the roomier size is kinder, while the smaller one suits an evening out.

Mini with long sleeves at work

Is a short dress okay at work? Add opaque tights plus a blazer, and yes. The black rib mini with a turtleneck looks neat and businesslike that way. After work a leather jacket can replace the blazer.

Here’s a test we’d always do with a mini. Lift your arms in front of the mirror and see whether the hem rides up. Then sit on a chair. Our pink turtleneck mini is fitted, and if you’re unsure between sizes, the larger one gives you more comfort at the collar.

There’s a softer pink mini too, with a round neck and a slit. It’s made of angora-blend knit, so it’s warm without a sweater. By day we’d wear it with a gray coat and white sneakers.

Velvet shifts for evenings out

Velvet turns the same plain cut into something for a theater or a holiday dinner. The burgundy midi with a round neck keeps you warm at a winter party even without a wrap, and with a blazer it’ll go to a business meeting between seasons. The black velvet turtleneck midi is more closed, so let earrings or a bracelet be the only jewelry.

Every long sleeve shift dress here comes in XS to XL. Velvet shouldn’t be pulled tight, so size it by your bust and hips. See also all our shift dresses, the short ones, long sleeves in every cut and long-sleeved dresses for work.

Frequently asked questions

Is a shift dress supposed to be loose?

Traditionally, yes. Ours range from the loose white turtleneck to fitted rib knits, so check each description.

Does the angora-blend knit itch?

Our milk-white midi doesn’t. The fabric is soft and warm against your skin.

What jewelry works with a high collar?

Move it to your hands. A bracelet, a ring or a watch does more than a necklace you can’t see.

How do I care for the angora-blend dresses?

Hand-wash them cool using mild detergent, then lay each one on a towel to dry.