Off shoulder blue dresses in navy velvet and a floral print

Navy velvet with draping, for the cold months

We gather the velvet into soft folds across the body, and that draping is the whole decoration. Under warm indoor lamps the deep blue goes almost inky. It’s the dress we’d send to a party on New Year’s Eve, to prom night or in front of a photographer’s camera. Leave the necklace in the box. Long earrings and pinned-up hair show off the shoulder line far better.

What about the hem? It touches the floor, so do the fitting in the heels or platforms you actually plan to wear, and do it a few days before the party. You’ll know right away if the length is yours. For the ride there, throw on a stole or a straight coat, because neither one flattens the folds. Afterward, wash it on the delicate setting with 30 °C as the ceiling, and leave the draped part unwrung.

Light blue with flowers, for the warm ones

This mini belongs to our summer collection, so it’s back on the site once the warm season starts. Flowers are scattered over all of the fabric. That’s why it doesn’t ask for much jewelry, and thin hoops with a single bracelet are plenty. In the city, flat sandals and a woven bag are our pick for it. Heading to a cocktail party? Switch to heeled sandals and you’ve changed the whole outfit.

Evenings near the water cool off fast. A short denim jacket or a cropped cardigan handles that. Tie your hair in a high ponytail and the shoulders stay in view.

How a bare-shoulder top stays put

Both dresses hold on the same way. The upper edge has to sit snug around the chest, so your bust is the number to trust, more than waist or hips. We sew each off shoulder blue dress in XS to XL. Caught between two sizes? Send our manager your measurements before ordering. A strapless bra is the easy answer under either one.

Frequently asked questions

Could I wear the velvet one to a July wedding?

We wouldn’t. Velvet is a cold-season fabric, and this gown was made for winter parties. For heat, look at the floral mini or the other bare-shoulder styles for summer.

Which shoes go with the long hem?

Something with height. A heel or a platform lifts the velvet just clear of the floor, and you won’t step on it while dancing.

Is the navy one close to black?

Only under warm lamps, where it turns inky. It’s still a blue dress. If you’d like more shades to compare, our navy page and the wider blue collection are the places to look.

Is this neckline sewn in colors besides blue?

Yes, in black, red, white and more. They’re all together under off-shoulder necklines.