Long sleeve off shoulder dress, mini to floor length

Shoulders out and arms covered is the whole idea of an off shoulder long sleeve dress, and that’s a real comfort in a chilly hall. In the UK you’ll often see it called a long sleeve off shoulder dress. Most of ours are velvet for the cold months, ranging from a short party mini to full-length evening wear.

Two bare shoulders or one?

We cut this neckline two ways. The first sits straight across both shoulders with a long sleeve on each arm. Our black velvet maxi is made like that, and it’s the one for a wedding or an awards night where you’d like bare shoulders without freezing. A black lurex midi does the same with drape, a leg slit and a shine that shows in any light.

The second way is asymmetric. One shoulder stays bare, the other arm gets a single long sleeve. That’s how we sew the white velvet midi, the black velvet mini and the long red, burgundy, black and white velvet gowns with a slit. Do you want earrings or a necklace? With this cut, earrings. The bare side already decorates the outfit.

Under both versions you’ll need a strapless bra. Wear your hair up or swept to the open side so the line stays visible.

All-season and summer options

Not everything here is velvet. A black knee-length dress with slits works all year, with strappy sandals in July and ankle boots with thick tights in January. Size it by your bust, because that keeps the neckline sitting on the shoulders instead of sliding down.

For summer we make a black polka dot mini with a ruffled hem. The open neckline narrows the top visually, so this cut suits broad shoulders or a full bust, and the sleeves still cover your arms. It comes back to the site in the warm season.

Two of the long one-sleeve velvets, red and burgundy, stretch well and sit close without restricting a dance. The red one has a high waist that makes the legs look longer. Every off shoulder long sleeve dress here comes in XS to XL, sewn in our own workshop.