Sleeveless black dresses to layer or wear bare-armed
A sleeveless black dress is the easiest thing to layer, and that’s how we’d wear most of the ones here. Two are rib knit midis you can put over a turtleneck in fall. Typing sleeveless dress black into a search bar gets you the same idea, just in British word order.
Rib knit tank midis that go to work in October
Both rib midis have a round neck and no sleeves, and the hem covers your knees. That length is fine for an office. Slip a thin white turtleneck under one and add a straight blazer. You’re dressed for a meeting.
One of them is properly close-fitting. The rib stretches and follows your shape all the way down, hips included, so don’t order it with room to spare. The other is a simple tank-dress cut that keeps the line clean, and on that one we’d add a narrow belt at the waist.
After work, peel off the turtleneck. Put the blazer over your shoulders, switch to heels and you’ve got an evening version of the same dress. In winter, a long cardigan and flat boots keep it going until March.
A small habit that helps rib last longer is storing it folded on a shelf instead of on a hanger, so the knit doesn’t drop in length.
Velvet straps for the bar, and a summer sundress
The velvet mini is pure going-out wear. Thin straps, bare shoulders and a short hem make it a cocktail dress. When the club gets cold, you can throw a roomy blazer or a little fur jacket over it, then hand it to a friend when the music gets loud. We chose a velvet for it that doesn’t wrinkle, so it can spend a night folded in your overnight tote and still come out smooth.
Then there’s our black midi sundress with a tiny floral print. It’s from the summer line. Tie straps let you adjust the bodice, and the skirt flares from the waist. We’d wear it with white sneakers and a tote in the city.
Need sleeves after all? Browse every black dress we make. Other colors without sleeves are in our sleeveless range, and the black midi page has longer hems in this shade.
Frequently asked questions
Which underwear goes with thin velvet straps?
Seamless pieces with clear straps. We’d measure your bust for this one, because a good bust fit keeps the neckline level all night.
Can a sleeveless black dress work in winter?
The rib midis can. Layer a fine-knit turtleneck or a white shirt underneath and wear knee boots.
Should I size up in the fitted rib midi?
Measure your hips, since the midi hugs them too, and order your true size. XS through XL are available.
Is the floral sundress fully black?
The background is black and the print is tiny flowers, so from a few steps away it looks dark. It pairs easily with denim, white and beige.
