Summer evening gowns in midi and shorter lengths

Midis with a ruffled waist, the closest we come to a gown

Our dressiest summer cut comes in green, yellow and pink. It has a V-neck, ruffles sewn along the waistline and a midi skirt, and the ruffles come alive when you dance. The green one is matte satin with short sleeves and draping along the body. We’d send it to a wedding banquet with gold earrings and beige sandals. It’s the most formal of the group.

The yellow is sleeveless with a floral print, bright enough to show up in photos from far away. One pair of gold earrings is plenty. The pink is sleeveless too and stays in the catalog all year, and once it’s cooler a slim turtleneck fits underneath, with ankle boots on your feet. For fit, the two numbers that matter are bust and waist.

Short satin wraps for a party that starts at sunset

Not every evening needs length. The white wrap mini in matte satin is long-sleeved with a V at the neck, and we’d pick it for a graduation party or cocktails. Silver or beige sandals with a thin strap and a small clutch finish it. The emerald version follows the same pattern, and its long sleeve helps on a cool night under a trench coat. Our satin is polyester with elastane. Silky, yes, but it isn’t natural silk.

What about a midi with a print? Our white midi wrap, printed with purple flowers, falls past the knee, has short sleeves and looks festive without being stiff. Silver sandals and a lilac bag pick up the print.

Dress codes, cool nights and when to plan

Does the invitation say black tie? Then a midi won’t do, and you’ll want one of our floor-length gowns instead. For cocktail attire, a garden party or a restaurant celebration, the midis above are right on target.

Keep a light blazer or a thin cardigan nearby for after dark. Summer styles come back to our catalog when the weather turns warm, and we make them in XS to XL, so settle the size early. All formal lengths are on the main evening gown page, and lighter day styles are under summer dresses.

Frequently asked questions

Do you sew a long summer evening gown?

Not in the summer collection. Midi is the longest we go.

Is a floral print formal enough for evening?

On a midi with heels and earrings with stones, yes. Keep the bag small and plain.

Can I wear the white wrap to a wedding?

As a guest, no. Save white for your own party or a graduation, and choose green, pink or yellow for someone else’s day.

Which shoes go with a ruffled midi?

Thin-strap sandals in nude or gold. The ruffles are busy enough already.