Sexy cocktail dress with a slit or one bare shoulder

We think a sexy cocktail dress needs one daring detail and nothing more, like a slit up the leg, a single bare shoulder or rib knit that traces your waist. Choose the detail that fits your evening. Everything else can stay quiet.

Birthdays, dates and the New Year’s countdown

One bare shoulder does a lot on a small dress. Our little black velvet mini has just one sleeve, and the velvet feels smooth against your skin all night. Since the neckline already slants, leave your neck bare and let one big earring sit on the open side.

Its red velvet twin is for the party where you want to be noticed from the doorway. Velvet this dense sits close, so at the fitting pay attention to your bust and hips. Throw a cropped jacket over it in the cold, one that comes off in a second at the door.

Prefer covered arms? Then go for the long-sleeved red velvet mini, which lets the color do the talking. It’s a safe bet for a date at a wine bar.

Closed necklines with a slit

Sometimes the boldest dress hides almost everything. Our blue velvet midi has a stand collar and long sleeves, so the leg slit looks daring without crossing a line at the theater or in a cocktail bar. Add a blazer and it’ll handle a business dinner.

Rib turtlenecks come in black and red. They hug the waist and hips, and the slit gives you room to walk all day. Wear chunky boots to the office, then switch to heeled ankle boots before drinks. Rib that fitted shows your true size, so check it isn’t pulling at the hips.

Lavender velvet with a slit is softer. The pale color calms the evening mood, and only your leg shows when you move.

Bare shoulders on a summer terrace

Warm nights call for less fabric. We sew short off-shoulder dresses with flower prints, and the black one scattered with tiny blue blooms is the one we’d wear to a rooftop party. Its fabric has 2% elastane, so it won’t fight you over dinner or once the music starts. Pick your size by your bust, because that bare top has to sit snugly and stay up.

There’s also a black polka dot mini with long sleeves, ruffles at the hem and the same open shoulder line. It’s a bit retro. These belong to our summer collection. Browse our whole cocktail range, check bold red picks, or see daring cuts for any night.