One shoulder midi dresses in white velvet with a single sleeve
Our one shoulder midi dress is white velvet with a single long sleeve, so one arm stays warm while the opposite shoulder is left bare. That asymmetry is the whole design. We sew it for the cold season, and right now it’s the only midi we cut this way.
How the white velvet one-sleeve midi sits on you
Velvet follows the body softly. The midi hem draws your figure out lengthwise and the bare shoulder does the rest, which is why we left off trim, sparkle and anything fussy at the waist. What you get is one clean line from collarbone to calf.
A practical point before you order. The open side needs a strapless bra, so try the dress with the one you plan to wear that evening. For size, go by hips and bust together, because velvet that sits this close shows a wrong guess quickly. Stuck between two? Drop your bust and hip numbers into our chat, and we’ll say which size is the better bet. We make it in XS to XL, and M matches a US 6–8.
Engagement dinners, anniversaries and cocktail evenings
White velvet isn’t an everyday fabric. This dress goes to an engagement party, an anniversary, a cocktail evening or a prom, anywhere the lights are low and somebody is about to raise a glass. Just don’t wear it as a guest at someone else’s wedding. White is the bride’s.
Keep the jewelry count low. We’d choose one pair of noticeable earrings over a necklace, since a chain would cut across the diagonal that the neckline draws. Sweep your hair toward the side without the sleeve so that shoulder stays in view. Nude heels make the leg under a midi look longer, and a small bag on a chain leaves your hands free for the glass.
One bare shoulder in the middle of winter
It’s a cold-season dress with an arm out. So what goes on top? A short coat or a short fur jacket, because a long scarf would hide the very asymmetry you chose. Bring a wrap for the dash from the parking lot to the restaurant door. Once you’re inside, you won’t miss it.
If this length feels too careful, the same idea exists cut short, as a one-shoulder mini. Want more drama? Look at the floor-length asymmetric gowns.
Frequently asked questions
Does the one shoulder midi dress come in other colors?
In midi length we make it in white. Other shades turn up in different lengths, and you’ll find them all among our one-shoulder styles.
What’s the safe way to smooth creased velvet?
Steam them from the inside of the dress. An iron pressed onto the pile will flatten it, so keep it away.
Can I wear it to prom?
You can. A midi is easy to dance in, and it won’t catch under a heel the way a long hem does. Order early enough to check the fit with your shoes and your bra.
What if I’d like velvet at this length but with both shoulders covered?
Then skip the asymmetry and browse velvet midis with regular necklines. The fabric and the hem are the same, and a jacket sits over them more easily.
