Sexy prom dress with a bare shoulder or a leg slit

A sexy prom dress doesn’t have to show a lot, it has to show one thing well. In our cuts that’s a single bare shoulder, an off-shoulder neckline or a slit on the leg, and the rest stays covered. Most are velvet, in black, red, white and burgundy.

One shoulder in red or white velvet

Asymmetry does the work here. Our red velvet maxi leaves one shoulder open and covers the other arm, so anything around your neck would only get in the way. Pin your hair up to show that slanted line and carry a black or gold clutch. Raise the sleeved arm at the fitting. The shoulder seam should lie flat when you do.

Red not your color? The same long cut comes in white, and we’d wear it with champagne heels and long earrings to balance the open side. There’s a red mini with one sleeve too, for anyone who’d rather dance than glide. Choose its size by your bust, because that slanted top has to sit firmly on the shoulder.

Off-shoulder necklines with sleeves to the wrist

Bare shoulders and covered arms make a good trade. The black velvet maxi is cut that way, and its dense pile keeps the black deep under evening light, with no glitter needed. Wear a fine necklace, or leave the neck empty and go for big earrings.

For shine, look at the black lurex midi. It’s a knit with metallic thread, fitted and draped, with a slit on the leg. Strappy sandals show that slit off. Since the fabric glitters all over, take a matte bag.

Fitted midis and a slit that opens when you walk

Sometimes the fit is the whole point. Our burgundy velvet midi hugs the body under a V-neck, where a pendant sits well, and the powder pink one does the same in a softer shade. Sit down in both at the fitting to see how they feel across the hips. Smooth underwear without seams helps velvet lie flat.

The black maxi with a leg slit is the quietest sexy prom dress we make. Standing still, it’s a long closed column. Walk, and your stilettos show.

One thing to know before you choose. We cut velvet as a cold-season fabric, so think about how warm your venue gets, and try the dress on well ahead of prom.