Bronze Short Metallic Dress, Laura
Bronze Short Metallic Dress, Laura
The Laura Short Metallic Dress in Bronze is a fitted bronze metallic cocktail dress in a short sheath, cut with a softly draped neckline that pools forward across the collarbone and continuous ruching that runs diagonally across the bodice, waist, and hip, finishing above the knee. It is the short metallic dress for the woman who wants to walk into a cocktail reception, a formal dinner, or a black-tie evening without reaching for the plain black dress, in a surface that photographs cleanly by champagne, candlelight, and reception lighting.
Fabric
One hundred percent polyester with a polyester-elastane upper lining, crinkled and finished as a continuous bronze-gunmetal metallic surface that shifts between warm gold and cool pewter as you move through different light. The texture is worked into directional ruching that runs diagonally across the bodice and horizontally across the skirt, so the surface throws shadow and holds attention from across a room rather than reading flat or printed. 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 above the knee. The draped neckline sits softly across the collarbone and extends over the shoulder as part of the neckline rather than as a separate sleeve. The continuous ruching follows the natural waist and hip without bunching at the seams. Between sizes, choose the smaller for a closer line or the larger for more ease at the bodice. Measurements are in the Luna sizing guide.
Styling
For black-tie and formal evening receptions, carry the Jody Lace Clutch Bag in Black with metallic strap heels.
For milestone birthdays and charity galas, the Julia Evening Clutch Bag in Yellow adds one warm tone that lifts the bronze rather than competing with it.
For cooler evenings, the Selina Wool Cape in Black or the Lucy Wool Coat with Fur Collar in Black layers cleanly over the metallic surface for the arrival.
For destination evenings and resort galas, the Klara Structured Mini Handbag keeps the focus on the metallic finish.
Hold one metal tone across the look: gold jewelry in a single piece, one pair of earrings or a bracelet but not both, and the silhouette is finished.
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.