Burgundy Off-Shoulder Metallic Gown, Alis

The Alis Off-Shoulder Metallic Gown in Bordeaux is an evening gown in deep bordeaux with a subtle metallic shine, finished with an off-shoulder folded neckline, a sculpted bodice, a front slit, and a softly flared fishtail hem that finishes at the ankle. It is the one warm-toned gown that carries a formal evening from a black-tie ceremony through to the gala reception, for the woman who wants a single deep-colored piece that frames her and moves with her across the night.

Fabric
A finely textured metallic fabric in deep bordeaux, worked in fine vertical pleats that catch the light along the length of the gown without ever reading as bright. The off-shoulder band is folded and softly gathered to hold its line across the shoulders, and the bodice is sculpted close through the torso before the skirt releases into a fluid fishtail. The bordeaux reads warm and saturated under evening light and photographs cleanly in a dark room or by candlelight. The shell is 55% polyester with 45% metalized fibers, over a 94% viscose with 6% elastane lining for a smooth hand and a clean drape. Cut and constructed in the Luna atelier in Pozarevac, Serbia. European atelier construction since 1990.

Fit
True to size through the sculpted bodice and natural waist, fitted through the hip before the skirt flares into a fishtail hem at the ankle, with a front slit for movement on the floor and on stairs. The off-shoulder folded band sits across the upper arm to frame the shoulder line and the collarbone, and the back closes with a center-back zipper. Between sizes, choose the smaller for a closer bodice or the larger for more ease through the waist and hip. See the Luna sizing guide for measurements. The length is 56” from the back of the neck to the hem on a size 2. Model is 5 foot 9 inches wearing size 2.

Styling
For a black-tie wedding or a formal reception, pair with the Jody Lace Clutch Bag in Bordeaux and black satin pumps for a tonal evening line.
For a charity gala or a milestone evening, the Klara Structured Mini Handbag in a soft neutral keeps the eye on the metallic finish and the front slit.
Hold one metal across the look. Gold or champagne jewelry warms the bordeaux, and a crystal drop earring echoes the shine.

Care
Machine washable on a gentle cycle. Air dry. Steam or iron on low if needed. Do not bleach. Store on a broad padded hanger to protect the off-shoulder band and the line of the skirt.

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The coat over it

The Alis gown ends at the ankle in a flared fishtail, and a knee length coat leaves that fishtail in view. We would choose the Black Wool Coat with Faux Fur Collar, Lucy ($910). Its full skirt flares from princess seams and stops at the knee, and the burgundy pleats continue below it. On a colder night, the Black Wool Wrap Coat, Nicole ($825) reaches mid calf and shows only the flare of the hem.

Why Luna Fashion House

Every piece is designed and handmade in our own European atelier in a small, limited run, so what you wear is made with care rather than mass produced. We have made occasion wear this way since 1990, and we offer 30 day returns so you can order with confidence.

The coat to wear with it, and what to add

We list the coat first. We chose it by where this hem falls.

• Black Wool Coat with Faux Fur Collar, Lucy, $910
• Ivory Lace Clutch Bag, Jody, $170

Questions buyers ask about the Alis gown

How does the Alis gown fit, and what size does the model wear?

The Alis is true to size and sits close through the bodice, waist and hip before the fishtail flares at the ankle. Our model is 5 foot 9 and wears a size 2, which measures 56 inches from the back of the neck to the hem. The front slit gives you room on stairs, and the sizing guide helps if you fall between 2 sizes.

How do I care for the Alis gown, and what is it made of?

The shell is 55% polyester and 45% metalized fibers, lined in 94% viscose and 6% elastane. Wash it on a gentle cycle, let it air dry, keep bleach away from it, and steam or iron it on low if needed. Store it on a broad padded hanger so the folded off-shoulder band keeps its line.

What do I wear with the Alis gown, and for which occasion?

For a black tie wedding or a milestone birthday, add the Black Wool Wrap Coat, Nicole ($825) and the Black Evening Clutch, Leni ($160). The coat stops at mid calf, so the flare of the hem still gets its moment on the stairs. Our guide What to Wear to a Black Tie Wedding as a Guest and the Milestone Birthday Outfits collection have more ideas.

How fast does the Alis gown arrive, and can I return it?

Shipping in the US is free, and the Alis reaches you in 2 to 5 days from our US warehouse. You have 30 days to return it with no questions asked, which is enough time to test the slit on your own staircase.

Fabric:

Polyester, Synthetic

Care:

Machine washable