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
100% 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. The length is 34” from the back of the neck to the hem on a size 2. Model is 5 foot 9 inches wearing size 2.

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 Faux 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.

The coat over it

Laura ends 3 to 4 inches above the knee in crinkled bronze foil, and the Silver Floral Jacquard Light Coat, Emma covers it by 8 inches on a size 2. The coat is $880, and its metallic sheen sits well beside the bronze. The Black Cotton Short Tailored Coat, Iris ($770) ends near the dress hem instead, with a flounce, a zip front and a buckled belt.

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 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.

• Silver Floral Jacquard Light Coat, Emma, $880
• Red Floral Clutch Bag, Regina, $160
• Yellow Ombre Scarf, Julia, $180

Questions buyers ask about the Laura metallic dress

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

Take your usual size, since the Laura is cut true to size and skims the body from bust to hip. The hem stops above the knee, and the size 2 measures 34 inches from the back of the neck. Our model is 5 foot 9 and wears that size 2, and the sizing guide lists every measurement.

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

The Laura is 100% polyester with a polyester and elastane lining, crinkled into a bronze metallic finish. The surface moves between warm gold and a cooler pewter as the light changes. For washing and pressing, follow the care label sewn inside the dress.

What do I wear with the Laura metallic dress, and where can I wear it?

For a cocktail reception or a black tie evening, carry the Julia Evening Clutch Bag in Yellow ($160) for one warm note beside the bronze. On a cold night, the Selina Wool Cape in Black ($770) goes over the dress for the arrival. Our guide to wearing metallics elegantly has more ideas, and the Evening Dresses collection has the rest of the evening pieces.

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

US shipping is free, and the Laura arrives in 2 to 5 days from our US warehouse. You have 30 days to return it with no questions asked. That leaves time to try it with your shoes and the clutch before the evening.

Fabric:

Polyester

Care:

Machine washable