Navy blue satin dress with a wrap front and polka dots

The dotted wrap, seam by seam

We sew it from matte satin, which is 98% polyester and 2% elastane. So it’s silk-look, not natural silk, and the surface is soft instead of mirror-bright. Maybe you typed navy satin dresses and pictured a plain evening column. Ours isn’t that. Dots cover the whole dress, and ruffles give the skirt some movement when you walk. Classic dots and a crossover front make it look light, so it’s as much a daytime dress as an evening one.

The front crosses over the bust into a V, and that diagonal makes the waist look narrower. The hem stops at the knee. Short sleeves keep it comfortable in warm weather, which makes sense, because it belongs to our summer collection. Planning for June? Look at the size chart now and you won’t be guessing later.

Summer plans this navy satin was made for

Dates, birthdays and long walks. In town we’d put it with flat sandals or white sneakers, and carry a straw bag. Come evening, low-heeled sandals take over and a white blazer goes over your shoulders. A denim jacket works too. White and straw are the partners we’d keep coming back to, because both keep navy looking like summer.

Go easy on jewelry. Dots are decoration enough, and a big necklace only competes with them.

Tying the wrap so the neckline lies flat

A wrap gives you some say in the fit. Use it. When you try the dress on, adjust the crossover until the V sits smooth against your chest with no gaping. Then check your bust measurement against the chart on the product page, since that’s the number this cut depends on. We make it in XS to XL, roughly US 2–12.

Want more to compare with this satin navy blue dress? Our navy dresses with dots and the wider satin page are the next places to look.

Frequently asked questions

Is the satin actual silk?

No. It’s polyester satin with a little elastane, matte to the eye and smooth to the touch.

How should I wash navy satin?

Use a delicate cycle and cool water. No tumble drying.

Can I wear it once the evenings turn cool?

It’s a summer piece with short sleeves, so it needs a layer. The white blazer or the denim jacket covers a chilly terrace, and closed shoes can replace the sandals.

Do you have other navy or wrap styles?

Yes. See everything we sew in navy, or browse the satin wraps in other colors.