Midi high neck dresses that replace a sweater and skirt

Under a coat, with the scarf left at home

A turtleneck that rises this high does a scarf’s job. That’s the case with our green rib dress, which we made for windy fall mornings and long workdays. The navy rib ones are for meetings. At work navy carries the same weight as black, just with less edge, and a gray blazer with loafers is all it asks for.

Does angora itch? Not in our milky white dress, where the knit is soft and warm enough for rooms that are never heated properly. Regular thick tights will do under it. We make the same idea in beige, caramel, gray, black, red and powder pink. The powder one is covered enough for a christening, with its hem below the knee and no wrap needed.

Same dress, different shoes after six

Several of the black rib styles are slit at one leg. The slit parts as you step, so walking in a narrow midi all day isn’t a chore. For daytime, our choice is chunky boots with a long coat over the top. At night you’ll only need to swap them for heeled ankle boots. A red one with a slit is the party version, and it looks great with stilettos and sheer black tights.

Rib sits close. We cut it so the raised stripes run top to bottom, and seamless underwear keeps the surface smooth.

Velvet and a covered neck for the theater

Velvet is the dressy end of this page. The black turtleneck midi suits a concert or a business dinner, and under a coat it warms you the way a sweater would. Burgundy has a stand collar and a hem that ends mid-calf, the emerald one comes with a narrow belt, and the blue adds a leg slit. With the neck taken, move the jewelry to your ears or wrist. A wide bracelet or big earrings do more than any necklace could.

Frequently asked questions

Will a high collar shorten my neck?

It tends to do the opposite. A tall collar draws a long line, and it shows best with your hair in a high ponytail or a bun.

Which shoes work with a hem below the knee?

The classic answer is a pump whose heel is stable, and ankle boots work too. In winter, knee-high boots tuck under the hem and keep your legs warm.

What size is right for a fitted midi high neck dress?

Your usual one, from XS to XL. Rib has plenty of give, and the size chart is there when you’d like to confirm your measurements. One note on fabric. Our angora is a blend, machine-knit and soft, and we don’t call it pure.

Where are the shorter ones?

Minis are under high neck minis. Every length is on the high neck page, and other necklines at this length are with the midi collection.