Satin red dresses for date night and holiday parties
A satin red dress does most of the work on a night out, so the rest of the outfit can stay quiet. This page holds a few cuts, from a bare slip mini to a printed wrap, all in a silky satin that isn’t natural silk.
The slip for winter parties, the wraps for warm months
Model 1696 is the slip. It has thin straps, a deep V and no sleeves, and the satin slides over the body with a clear shine. It’s a cold-season piece, which sounds odd until you try it under an oversized black blazer with sheer tights. That’s an office party look. With a long coat on top it works for New Year’s too.
A neckline this deep needs the right underwear. Bring a strapless bra or adhesive cups to the fitting, because the straps of an ordinary bra will show at the shoulder. And if you’re dancing, sit down in it once in front of the mirror, so you know how far the short hem rides up.
The wrap, model 1505, belongs to our summer line. Its matte satin has polyester and elastane in it, and the wrap forms the V-neck while you set how snug the waist feels. It’s short with short sleeves. Black or nude sandals on a thin strap keep the red as the only loud thing.
Prints and a covered-up option
Not sure about solid red? Model 1523 scatters small white flowers over red matte satin, 98% polyester and 2% elastane. It’s softer on the eye and goes from a birthday lunch to a terrace dinner with white sandals.
Model 1334 isn’t technically a slip or a wrap. It’s a knee-length dress in a shiny stretch fabric with a round neck and long sleeves, so nothing’s bare up top. We’d send it to a graduation party or a family birthday where a deep V feels like too much.
Red loves black and gold, and it looks rich in candlelight at a restaurant table. Pick one accent, big earrings or a gold clutch, and leave the neck empty. Compare these with our red dresses in every fabric or the full satin range.
Frequently asked questions
Does the fabric feel like silk?
It’s silky to the touch, yet it’s satin, not silk from a silkworm. The matte versions are polyester with a little elastane for stretch.
How should I wash red satin?
Cool water, a hand wash or the most delicate machine program, and air drying with the fabric smoothed out. The tumble dryer stays off.
Which size works for the wrap?
The tie sorts out your waist, so let your bust measurement lead. We sew it in XS to XL.
Can I wear the slip in December?
You can. Add tights and a blazer, and keep a long coat for the street. A satin slip page has more cuts like it.
New summer collection from March
You can still order styles from this edit. In season now: Evening gowns and dresses for nights with a dress code · Velvet dresses in deep winter colors
