White Polka Dot Strapless Dress, Melissa

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Featured at OC Fashion Week 2026 Catalina Island runway

Regular price $770.00
Sale price $770.00 Regular price

WHAT MAKES HER UNFORGETTABLE

Satin in a white base with black polka dot print. Strapless with a sculpted corset-style bodice. Removable strap included for two ways of wearing (strapless or halter). A-line skirt. Midi length. Pairs with the Alexa Red Blazer. Featured at OC Fashion Week 2026, Catalina Island runway. European atelier construction since 1990.

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

PRODUCT CODE: 1028209902

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Description

The Melissa Strapless Dress in White Polka Dot is a satin corset midi in a white base with black polka dot print, with a sculpted corset bodice, an A-line skirt, and a removable strap worn at the neck as a halter in our photographs or taken off for a strapless line. It is two dresses in one, for the woman who travels for weddings and needs a single piece that handles both ceremony and reception with a styling change.

Fabric
Satin in a white base with crisp black polka dot print, chosen for its sheen across natural daylight and evening lighting. The print scale is set for impact at conversational distance rather than reading as graphic up close, which suits ceremony photographs and reception arrivals equally. The corset construction holds the silhouette through long seated dining and standing reception hours. Designed and crafted in Europe as part of Luna Fashion House. Featured at OC Fashion Week 2026, Catalina Island runway. European atelier construction since 1990.

Fit
True to size through the corset bodice and natural waist, with an A-line skirt finishing at midi length. The corset construction provides structure without bone digging, and the removable strap fastens to the bodice without altering the fit. Between sizes, choose the smaller for a closer corset line or the larger for more ease at the bodice. See the Luna sizing guide for measurements. Model is 5 foot 9 inches wearing size 3.

Styling
For spring and summer formal weddings, wear it strapless with the Jody Lace Clutch Bag in Black and satin sandal heels for the ceremony.
For the evening reception at the same wedding, fasten the halter strap and switch to the Julia Evening Clutch Bag in Yellow for a single color note.
For mother of the bride at a garden ceremony, layer the Agatha Pearl Detail Blazer in Ivory over the strapless silhouette for arrival coverage.
For outdoor galas and benefit dinners, the Klara Structured Mini Handbag in a soft neutral keeps the focus on the print.
For cooler evenings, the Iris Short Tailored Coat in Beige reads as warm tonal coverage.
Silver reads cleaner against the black-on-white print than warm gold; hold one metal across earrings, bracelet, ring, and clutch hardware.

Care
Machine washable on a gentle cycle. Air dry. Steam or iron on low if needed. Spot clean gently with cold water. Do not bleach. Store on a broad padded hanger; do not fold across the corset, which can crease the bodice line.

Featured in the Modern Mother of the Bride guide, the Wedding Guest Dress for Women Over 50 guide, and the Italian Coastal Wedding Guest guide. Explore the Polka Dot Edit, the Wedding Guest Edit, and the Spring and Summer Wedding Edit.

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 thirty day returns so you can order with confidence.

Complete the look

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Fabric & Care
Fabric:
plant-based silk, Satin
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.

Is the Melissa true to size?
Yes. It runs true to size with a fitted corset bodice and an A-line skirt. For a closer bodice, size down one.
How does the removable strap work?
One removable strap fastens to the bodice and is worn at the neck as a halter. Attach it or leave it off, so the dress wears as a full strapless silhouette or as a halter. Two evening looks in one dress, which matters when you own it for several events.
What is a corset-style bodice?
A corset-style bodice uses interior boning, seaming, and shaping panels to sculpt the figure through the ribcage, waist, and bust. Where a typical strapless dress relies on elastic or grip linings, a corset-style bodice holds the dress in place through its own construction, so it sculpts and stays put through a long evening.
Does the strapless stay in place during wear?
Yes. The corset-style bodice is built to hold the strapless neckline through seated dinners, standing receptions, dancing, and a long evening, with no external reinforcement. If you want shoulder support or a second look, the removable strap fastens at the neck as a halter.
Can I wear white polka dots to a wedding as a guest?
Yes, with awareness. A white base with black polka dots is accepted wedding guest attire at most celebrations, particularly spring, summer, garden, and outdoor weddings where white is not reserved for the bride alone. The strong pattern separates the dress from bridal white, and the black dots keep it clearly a guest piece. For traditional white weddings or very conservative venues, confirm with the couple.
What is the difference between the White Polka Dot and Black Polka Dot versions?
The Melissa Strapless Dress comes in two reverse colorways with identical construction: a white base with black dots, and a black base with white dots. Both are satin with a corset-style bodice, a removable halter strap, and an A-line skirt. White Polka Dot reads lighter, for spring and summer formal evenings, outdoor galas, garden weddings, and warm-weather occasions. Black Polka Dot reads more dramatic and evening-ready, for black-tie optional, indoor galas, and formal fall and winter occasions. Many clients own both.
Can this be paired with the Alexa Red Blazer?
Yes. The Melissa was designed to pair with the Alexa Red Blazer. The blazer over the dress makes a day look for professional events, with the corset bodice giving structure under the blazer. In the evening the blazer comes off and the dress stands alone.
Is this appropriate for mother of the bride?
Yes, particularly at spring and summer formal weddings where the mother of the bride wants print over solid. The sculpted bodice, A-line skirt, and midi length fit the role, and the white base with black dots reads as celebratory. Wear it strapless for photographs or with the halter strap for the ceremony. It suits outdoor, garden, and less formal mother of the bride roles better than traditional dark-color dressing.
Is this dress appropriate for a 50th, 60th, or 70th birthday celebration?
Yes. The Melissa is made for milestone birthdays where the evening deserves a dress you will remember. The corset bodice and polka dot satin photograph well in formal celebration settings, the print wears across decades, and the white base suits spring and summer birthday parties in particular.
Is this dress good for destination weddings?
Yes. The white base with black polka dots photographs well in outdoor and warm-weather light, which makes the Melissa a strong choice for destination weddings in the Hamptons, Catalina Island, Napa Valley, Charleston, Miami, the Amalfi Coast, and other warm-weather venues. The satin packs reasonably well, and the print hides minor travel creases.
Was this dress featured on a runway?
Yes. The Melissa was featured at OC Fashion Week 2026 on the Catalina Island runway, chosen to show the atelier's formal evening corset dressing.
What is the best outerwear for a strapless dress?
For arrivals and chilled venues, silk wraps, faux fur stoles, capelets, or evening coats that drape across the shoulders without compressing the corset bodice. If you want more coverage, the removable halter strap is a design choice, not a compromise. A blazer or coat will cover the defining silhouette, so choose outerwear you can remove on arrival.
Does satin wrinkle during travel?
This satin holds its shape reasonably well in a suitcase, and the polka dot print hides minor travel creases. Machine washable on a gentle cycle. Air dry. Steam or iron on low if needed. Avoid hanging the dress for long periods, as the weight of the skirt can stretch the bodice.
How should I care for this dress?
Machine washable on a gentle cycle. Air dry. Steam or iron on low if needed. Spot clean gently when needed. Do not bleach.
Is this dress produced in limited quantities?
Yes. Each Melissa is made in small runs at a European atelier. When a size is unavailable, restock is not guaranteed.
Where does the Melissa ship from?
The dress ships from California. Orders are dispatched the same or next business day with complimentary standard delivery within the continental United States, arriving in up to 5 business days. A 30 day return window applies.