Black Long Sleeve Pleated Mini Dress

A black mini dress with long sleeves, a spread collar and a pleated skirt held out by a tulle underskirt.

The collar sits open and flat, and below it the V neckline runs down the front past a row of buttons that are decorative rather than functional. Padded shoulders give the sleeves a defined line at the top of the arm, which is the structure the rest of the dress is built around. The skirt is pleated and sits over a tulle underskirt, so it stands away from the leg instead of falling straight. An invisible zip closes the back with a hook and eye clasp, and the dress is lined.

Structured shoulders and a short pleated skirt make this feel deliberate rather than casual. Wear it with bare legs or dark tights and a boot for the evening, or a flat shoe and a coat for daytime. The black mini dress carries enough detail on its own, so keep everything beside it plain.