Sexy short dresses with bare shoulders or a close fit

Dinner for two and a keyhole at the chest

Where are you going? If it’s a date straight after work, start with the fitted mini that has a small keyhole. The opening is cut high, so it hints and nothing more. Just below the bust there’s a seam that defines your waist. We make it in black, white and pink from cotton jersey that has 5 % elastane, which means it stretches and your regular size is the one to order.

Thick tights and low boots keep it daytime. Switch to sheer tights and a quilted chain bag, and the same dress is ready for the restaurant.

Prefer a covered neck? Our emerald rib mini has a turtleneck and sleeves to the wrist. Only the legs show. That’s plenty.

Velvet minis for a birthday, a bar or New Year’s Eve

At a party, velvet does half the work of a sexy short dress. Our short emerald style closes in a stand collar, has full sleeves and is cut from stretch velvet, so you can sit, eat and dance without tugging at it. Thin black tights, stilettos and gold earrings are all it needs. Wear your hair high so the collar’s visible.

A beige velvet mini goes the other way. It leaves the shoulders and collarbones bare and stops the sleeve at three-quarter length, which is the right spot for a bracelet. Skip the necklace here. Long earrings or a high bun show off the neckline better. For one-sleeve velvet, look through our short black party styles.

Bare shoulders on a warm evening

Summer changes the fabric and keeps the idea. We sew a white off-shoulder mini with short sleeves for terrace evenings, and a pale pink one in white polka dots that packs easily for the beach. A black polka dot style has one long sleeve, one bare arm and a ruffle running along the neckline. It’s loose from the waist down, so it won’t squeeze the hips.

All three are summer pieces, so you’ll see them in our catalog again when the heat returns. Until then the velvets and knits carry the cold months. You’ll find more ideas in the full sexy dress selection, among off-shoulder minis and in date night picks.

Frequently asked questions

What bra goes under an open-shoulder dress?

A strapless one. For a single bare shoulder, a bra with one clear strap also works.

How do I choose a size for an off-shoulder top?

Bust is the measurement that counts. A snug top stays up, and a loose one slides as you move.

Can a sexy short dress still be warm?

Ours can. The velvet and rib styles have long sleeves, and with opaque tights and a straight coat they handle a winter night.

How do I know the hem isn’t too short on me?

Raise your arms in front of a mirror. If the hem stays where it was, you’re fine.