Black Off-Shoulder Cocktail Dress, Iris

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Featured at OC Fashion Week 2026 Catalina Island runway

Regular price $550.00
Sale price $550.00 Regular price

WHAT MAKES HER UNFORGETTABLE

Pleated off-shoulder bardot band with a soft sweetheart drop at center front. Tiered sheer waist band set with faceted dark crystals at the natural waist. Controlled black metallic finish on fine-gauge polyester, fully lined. Fitted bodice with a knee-length pencil skirt and soft diagonal ruching on one hip. Hand-finished back button closure over a concealed placket.

The model is 5' 9" and wearing size 2.

Sizing Chart

Fit

Small

True to size

Large

Luna Fashion House Sizing Guide

Size Chart
Size: 2

The coat over it: Black Wool Wrap Coat, Nicole ($825.00)

PRODUCT CODE: 1087799202

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Description

The Iris Off-Shoulder Cocktail Dress in Black is a fitted knee-length cocktail dress in a controlled black metallic finish, with a pleated off-shoulder neckline that drapes across the collarbone and a tiered sheer waist band set with small faceted dark crystals. It is the polished short dress for cocktail receptions, executive dinners, post-keynote evenings, and milestone celebrations, made for the woman who wants one dress that reads as feminine and authoritative at once.

Fabric
97% polyester and 3% elastane, with a polyester-elastane upper lining and a polyester lower lining. The fine-gauge polyester carries a controlled black metallic finish that holds its depth in any light, reading deeper and more uniform than the Iris in anthracite while keeping a quiet sheen across the surface. Small faceted dark crystals are hand-set across several horizontal sheer bands at the waist, which shape the natural waist without compressing it. Cut and constructed in the Luna atelier in Pozarevac, Serbia. European atelier construction since 1990.

Fit
True to size, with a fitted, body-skimming silhouette through the bust, waist, and hip, finishing at a knee-length hem with soft diagonal ruching on one hip. The pleated off-shoulder neckline sits across the collarbone; the back has a row of small hand-finished buttons along a concealed placket, with a discreet vent at the hem. The tiered sheer crystal-set band contours the natural waist. Between sizes, choose the smaller for a closer bodice or the larger for more ease at the bust. See the Luna sizing guide for measurements. The length is 41” from the back of the neck to the hem on a size 2. Model is 5 foot 9 inches wearing size 2.

Styling
For executive cocktail receptions and keynote evenings, pair with the Jody Lace Clutch Bag in Black and crystal or pearl drop earrings for tonal continuity.
For milestone birthdays and charity evenings, the Jody Lace Clutch Bag in Bordeaux adds one deep tone against the black.
For rehearsal dinners and conference receptions, the Klara Structured Mini Handbag in a soft neutral keeps the focus on the crystal-set waist.
For the move from boardroom to evening, the Iris Short Tailored Coat in Deep Black layers tonally over the dress without breaking the line.
Hold one metal tone across the look. Silver or dark gunmetal jewelry, a single piece, finishes the silhouette.

The coat over it

Over the black Iris cocktail dress we would put the Black Wool Wrap Coat, Nicole, in black wool with a silver buckle on the belt. In our measurements the coat hem falls 4 inches below the dress, and the coat costs $825. For daytime, the Beige Jacquard Trench Coat, Rea ($770) is the cream option, and its hem meets the dress at the knee.

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.

Questions buyers ask about the Iris Cocktail Dress in Black

How does the Iris Cocktail Dress in Black fit, and what size does the model wear?

The black Iris fits true to size and skims the bust, waist and hip. The tiered sheer band shapes the waist, and a discreet vent sits at the back hem. Our model is 5 foot 9 and wears size 2, and the Luna sizing guide has every measurement.

What is the black Iris made of, and how do I care for it?

The outer fabric is 97% polyester and 3% elastane, with a black metallic finish and a quiet sheen. It has a polyester and elastane upper lining and a polyester lower lining. Please follow the care label inside, and handle the crystal band with care.

What goes with the black Iris, and where can I wear it?

For an executive dinner, the Black Cotton Short Tailored Coat, Iris ($770) goes over it and keeps the outfit in one color. Carry the Black Evening Clutch, Leni ($160) once the coat comes off. Our guide What to Wear to a Business Dinner covers the rest, and our Business Outfits collection has more pieces for the week.

How fast does the black Iris arrive, and can I return it?

We ship free within the US, and the dress arrives in 2 to 5 days from our US warehouse. You can return it within 30 days with no questions asked. Try it on at home with the coat and shoes you plan to wear to the dinner.

Fabric & Care
Fabric:
Polyester
Care:
Machine washable

  • This piece runs true to size; most clients take their usual size.
  • For a more fitted silhouette, take one size down.
  • Between sizes? Choose the smaller one for a closer line, or the larger for layering ease.

Sizing Chart

For questions about fit or styling, our team offers personal guidance at connect@lunafashionhouse.com.


Professional dry cleaning is recommended for the finest results.

Spot clean gently when needed.

Iron or steam on a low setting only.

Do not bleach.

We will process your order within one business day. Complimentary shipping is offered on all orders within the continental United States.

Every order includes a self-serve return link in your confirmation email. Request a return or exchange within 30 days and print a prepaid label.

Unused, unworn, undamaged items with all original labels and tags intact (not removed or reattached) may be returned or exchanged within 30 days of delivery, free of charge, no questions asked.

When does the Iris ship?
Orders for the Iris are processed within 1 business day and ship free from the United States, arriving in 2 to 5 business days within the US.
How does the fit run?
The Iris runs true to size. The bodice is fitted through the rib cage and natural waist, with light stretch through the midsection. If you are between sizes, size up for a softer fit through the waist, or size down for a closer line.
What is the fabric?
A fine-gauge polyester with a controlled black metallic finish that holds its depth in any light. The composition is 97% polyester and 3% elastane, fully lined: the upper lining is a 95/5 polyester-elastane blend and the lower lining is 100% polyester.
How do I care for it?
Machine washable on a gentle cycle. Air dry. Steam or iron on low if needed.
What occasions does it work for?
The Iris in black moves from cocktail evenings and milestone dinners to keynote receptions and executive functions. Black with a metallic finish keeps it right from a late-afternoon work event into the evening.
Will the off-shoulder band stay in place?
The bardot band is finely pleated and built with internal structure to hold the off-shoulder line through the evening, provided the dress is sized to your natural rib cage.
How does it close?
A row of small hand-finished buttons runs down the upper back, set over a concealed placket. A discreet vent at the hem gives an easy stride.
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MilaWearsBlack

Really nice piece overall. The metallic finish is the reason I kept it. One star off because the length needs hemming if you are not tall.

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Deborah N.

I wore Iris Off-Shoulder Maxi Gown in Anthracite to a formal work event and felt very pulled together. The lace detail is what makes it, not loud but definitely noticed. I got compliments before dinner even started.

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NotYourBasicDress

Beautiful dress, and the lace detail is really well done. I took one star off because the length was not obvious from the photos. Still keeping it.

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Natalie B.

Beautiful dress, and the crystal detail is really well done. I took one star off because the length was not obvious from the photos. Still keeping it.

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FitMatters

I bought this for a cocktail reception and it did the job. The fitted silhouette is elegant and the overall look feels very European, not mall-formal.

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Monica C.

I bought this for a formal work event and it did the job. The lace detail is elegant and the overall look feels very European, not mall-formal.

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Jacqueline R.

Honestly prettier in person. The off-shoulder neckline catches the light in a clean way. It gave me that polished event look without feeling like I was trying too hard.

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Camille D.

I bought this for a gala and it did the job. The pleated neckline is elegant and the overall look feels very European, not mall-formal. It is not casual, but that is why I bought it.

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Jenna D.

Beautiful dress, and the off-shoulder neckline is really well done. I took one star off because the neckline needed a little tape. Still keeping it. I wish there were more real customer photos, but the product itself worked for me.

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Maya L.

I wore Iris Off-Shoulder Cocktail Dress in Champagne Gold to an anniversary dinner and felt very pulled together. The pleated neckline is what makes it, not loud but definitely noticed. I got compliments before dinner even started.

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Diana P.

Beautiful gown, and the crystal detail is really well done. I took one star off because the fabric wrinkles more than I expected. Still keeping it. The packaging was simple, but the piece itself felt elevated.

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Maya L.

This is expensive, but it actually looks expensive. The lace detail and the Black color photographed beautifully, and I did not have to keep adjusting it all night.

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Anne R.

This is expensive, but it actually looks expensive. The metallic finish and the Black color photographed beautifully, and I did not have to keep adjusting it all night.

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Valerie P.

Iris Off-Shoulder Maxi Gown in Anthracite is very pretty in person. The quality is there, but the preorder timing should be louder. I would still recommend it if you read the sizing carefully.

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Teresa C.

I wore Iris Off-Shoulder Maxi Gown in Anthracite to a cocktail reception and felt very pulled together. The crystal detail is what makes it, not loud but definitely noticed. I got compliments before dinner even started.

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Simone E.

Iris Off-Shoulder Cocktail Dress in Champagne Gold is very pretty in person. The quality is there, but the zipper was hard to close by myself. I would still recommend it if you read the sizing carefully. I wish there were more real customer photos, but the product itself worked for me.

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AMY CHIU

Really nice piece overall. The metallic finish is the reason I kept it. One star off because the zipper was hard to close by myself. The packaging was simple, but the piece itself felt elevated.

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Gina P.

Beautiful dress, and the pleated neckline is really well done. I took one star off because the zipper was hard to close by myself. Still keeping it.