Midi dress styles below the knee, velvet and knit

A midi dress ends somewhere between just under the knee and mid-calf, and it’s the length that gets you through an office Tuesday and a family anniversary in the same week. In the cold months we make it in velvet, lurex, rib knit and angora-blend knit, and from March satin, linen and muslin come back.

Pleats, slits and turtlenecks for the cold months

Pleated velvet moves with every step and catches a little light as it swings. The powder pink pleated midi has a round neck and three-quarter sleeves, so it’s covered enough for an anniversary dinner with your grandparents at the table. Never put an iron on the pleats. A steamer on low brings them back, and the dress should live on a hanger.

The black rib turtleneck with a slit is the one for days that start at the office and end in town. Chunky boots and a long coat in the morning. Heeled ankle boots at six. Matte black tights look right under the slit, and one long chain over the collar is all the jewelry it needs.

For meetings, look at the sheath. It comes in black and powder pink with three-quarter sleeves, and it works under a blazer with low pumps. Take the jacket off at dinner, add earrings, and it’s an evening midi dress. Since it’s fitted, go by your hips when picking a size, so the skirt doesn’t pull when you walk. There are more styles for the desk among our office dresses.

A bare back, tie straps and muslin for summer

The lemon sateen midi is all about the back, which is open. Up front it’s simple, just a V-neck and little flutter sleeves. Wear your hair up. You’ll need a bra without a back clasp, and for a cool evening on the terrace, a short white jacket.

On the black sundress with tiny flowers, the straps tie at the shoulder, so the bodice length is up to you. Its skirt flares from the waist past the knee. At the beach it goes right over a swimsuit for the walk to lunch.

Then there’s the muslin wrap with a flounce at the hem, made in light blue and pink. The belt adjusts the waist, so choose by your bust. Muslin gets a bit crumpled after washing. A quick steam fixes it. If you’re dressing for a summer wedding, there’s a page of below-the-knee looks for guests.

Frequently asked questions

Does a midi work if I’m short?

It does when the hem stops right under the knee and the waist is marked, with a wrap or a belt. A small heel helps.

Which midi dress is warmest?

Velvet or angora-blend knit. If you want sleeves down to the wrist in every one, see the long-sleeved midis.

Stuck between two sizes?

On fitted cuts like the sheath, take the bigger one and let your hips decide. With wraps it’s your bust that counts, since the belt handles the waist. We make every style from XS to XL, and the rest are in our dress catalog.