Black Ruched Off-Shoulder Midi Dress, Lina
Black Ruched Off-Shoulder Midi Dress, Lina
The Lina Ruched Off-Shoulder Midi Dress in Black is a fitted black cocktail midi in allover ruched fabric, cut with an off-shoulder draped neckline that softens to a V at the center front and a vertical line of fine crystal trim running from the neckline down through the upper bodice. It is the textured little black dress for the woman who moves from the office to a cocktail reception, a formal evening, or a milestone celebration, and wants a black dress that shapes the line through texture rather than print or heavy embellishment.
Fabric
One hundred percent polyester with a polyester-elastane lining, worked into a continuous crinkled ruched texture across the bodice, waist, and skirt. The ruching throws shadow that holds attention in low light and softens the body's contours without compressing them. A slim vertical line of fine crystal trim is hand-set down the center front, the only shine on the dress, sized to read as a precise detail rather than an embellishment. A hidden one-pull zipper sits inside the ruching at the center back. Cut and constructed in the Luna atelier in Pozarevac, Serbia. European atelier construction since 1990.
Fit
True to size, with a fitted, body-skimming line through the bust, natural waist, and hip, finishing at a midi hem just below the knee. The off-shoulder neckline sits softly across the collarbone and shoulders; the back follows the same off-shoulder line with the zipper hidden in the center seam. The continuous ruching gives the dress quiet stretch and forgiveness without losing its line. Between sizes, choose the smaller for a closer bodice or the larger for more ease through the bust. Measurements are in the Luna sizing guide. The model is wearing size 2.
Styling
For black-tie cocktail receptions, carry the Jody Lace Clutch Bag in Black with pearl drop earrings for a tonal look.
For winter wedding evenings and cool arrivals, the Selina Wool Cape in Black or the Lucy Wool Coat with Fur Collar in Black layers cleanly over the ruched line.
For warmer-climate evenings, the Loretta Silk Floral Scarf carries you between a cool venue and a warmer reception room.
Hold one metal tone across the look. Silver or platinum jewelry in a single piece picks up the crystal trim without competing with it.
Why Luna Fashion House
Every piece is designed and handmade in our own European atelier in a small, limited run, so what you wear was made with attention rather than in volume. We have made occasion wear this way since 1990, and we offer thirty day returns so you can order with confidence.
Complete the look
Pieces that pair well with this style.