Off shoulder long sleeve black dresses in velvet and lurex

Velvet to the floor for weddings and award nights

Want bare shoulders without shivering? Our black velvet maxi was made for exactly that. The velvet is dense with a soft pile, so the black stays rich after dark, and long sleeves cover your arms. It needs no sequins. Put your hair up, pick large earrings or a thin necklace, and wear heels, because a hem this long calls for them.

The floor-length gown is more fitted and has a slit over the leg. Your shoes show in that slit, so stilettos or thin-strap sandals are worth it, and they keep the heel from catching the hem. Choose its size by waist and bust, since a fitted cut should lie without folds.

Shorter black cuts for dates, parties and New Year

Hems rise from here. The knee-length dress with slits is the one long sleeve black off shoulder dress we make with no season at all. In summer it takes thin-strap sandals, and in the cold it wants ankle boots with opaque black tights. Long sleeves mean a chilly restaurant is no problem, and a short blazer hides the shoulders at a work event.

Like some shine? The lurex midi fits close, with draping and a leg slit, and its knit glitters in any light. Our velvet mini goes asymmetrical instead. One shoulder is bare, the other arm has a sleeve, and a single noticeable earring on the open side is plenty.

Summer gets one too. It’s a polka dot mini with a ruffled hem, and its open neckline visually narrows the upper body, which suits broad shoulders or a fuller bust.

Keeping an open neckline up on your shoulders

Fit starts at the bust. That measurement decides if the neckline stays put or slides down, so check it against the size chart before anything else. When you try the dress on, raise your arms and see how the open edge holds. A strapless bra goes under every one of these. They all come in XS to XL, and you can send your measurements to our chat if you’re unsure.

Frequently asked questions

Is a necklace a good idea with this neckline?

Usually not. With your collarbones already on display, earrings do more for it.

Which off shoulder long sleeve black dress is the warmest?

The velvet maxi. Dense fabric, full sleeves and a skirt to the ankle leave only your shoulders out.

What goes over bare shoulders outside?

A short fur jacket or a robe-style coat that’s easy to hand in at the cloakroom. Over the mini, a straight coat to the knee works better.

Where are the other black and off-shoulder styles?

For every sleeve, see black dresses with bare shoulders. For every color, there’s the open-shoulder cut with long sleeves. Short hems are in black off-shoulder minis, and closed necklines in black with long sleeves.