Black High Low Evening Dress, Eli

The Eli High Low Evening Dress is a sleeveless evening dress in ruched black satin, finished with a square neckline, wide cap shoulder straps, a fitted bodice, a hand-set beaded floral rosette at the right waist in black and teal, and an asymmetric high low skirt that opens to reveal a teal lining as she moves. It is built for the woman whose calendar carries occasions where the dress is photographed, including cocktail receptions, charity galas, holiday dinners, milestone birthdays, and black tie evenings.

The ruched satin carries dimensional vertical pleating that catches restaurant and evening lighting across the full length of the dress. The teal lining sits inside the high low hem, reading as a clear note of color when she walks or turns and as quiet contrast when she stands. The beaded floral rosette is hand-set at the right waist, working as the visual hero of the dress and the styling point that does the work no necklace needs to. Cut and constructed in the Luna atelier in Pozarevac, Serbia.

Tailored fit, true to size through the bodice and natural waist, with a fit and flare silhouette that opens into a fluted high low hem, hitting mid calf at the back and just above the knee in front. The scoop back closes with a discreet center back zipper at the upper bodice and pairs cleanly with a low back or strapless undergarment. Between sizes, choose the smaller for a closer line through the bodice or the larger for additional ease across the natural waist. The length is 47” from the back of the neck to the longest point of the hem on a size 2. Model is 5 foot 9 inches wearing size 2.

The coat over it

Eli is short at the front and long at the back, where the hem reaches mid calf, so the coat should follow the long side. The Black Wool Wrap Coat, Nicole ($825) comes down to mid calf in black wool with a full skirt. If you would rather keep the front of the dress in view, the Black Wool Cape, Selina ($770) stops at the hip and ties at the waist.

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 Wrap Coat, Nicole, $825
• Black Lace Clutch Bag, Jody, $170
• Green Ombre Scarf, Julia, $180

Questions buyers ask about the Eli high low evening dress

How does the Eli dress fit, and what size does the model wear?

The Eli dress is tailored and true to size through the bodice and natural waist, then flares into a hem that sits above the knee in front and at mid calf in back. Between sizes, choose the smaller for a closer bodice or the larger for more ease at the waist. Our model is 5 foot 9 and wears a size 2, and the Luna sizing guide lists every measurement.

What is the Eli dress made of, and how do I care for it?

The Eli dress is ruched black satin with a teal lining inside the high low hem. Please follow the care label sewn inside before you clean or press it. The beaded black and teal rosette at the waist is set by hand in our atelier.

What do I wear with the Eli dress, and to which occasions?

The Black Wool Wrap Coat, Nicole ($825) reaches mid calf and follows the long back of the hem. The Black Evening Clutch, Leni ($160) keeps to black and lets the rosette stay the only flower in the room. Our charity gala outfit guide for women over 50 and the Evening Dresses collection cover the nights this dress was made for.

How fast does the Eli dress arrive, and can I return it?

Free US shipping brings the Eli dress to you in 2 to 5 days from our US warehouse. If the hem does not fall where you hoped, you have 30 days to return it with no questions asked.

Fabric:

Polyester

Care:

Machine washable