Sleeveless Velvet Bodycon Midi Dress

Name: Sleeveless Velvet Bodycon Midi Dress
Brand: ALAÏA
SKU: sku171771213
Price: 5300.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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Alaia's Sleeveless Velvet Bodycon Midi Dress channels quiet drama with a couture glow. Crafted in satiny velvet, the bodyskimming silhouette is heightened by figureflattering seaming details that enhance the hips, while a square neckline and a clean sleeveless line keep the look poised and modern. The hem falls below the knee for a refined, evening-ready sway, and the lush blend of viscose/nylon/polyamide catches the light. Dry clean only; made in Italy.

An invisible side zip preserves the sleek uninterrupted line from shoulder to hem, while the bodyconscious fit skims the body without feeling restrictive. The sleeveless cut makes it easy to layer with a sharp blazer or wrap for cool evenings, and it pairs just as cleanly with strappy heels or tall boots. The dress accommodates movement and shape, delivering a versatile piece that moves from cocktail hours to after-dark events.

Alaia's approach to velvet and sculpted silhouettes is all about quiet devotion to craft. On a model who is 5 ft 10 in tall and wears a US size 4/Small, the look reads as a modern, no-fuss statement—luxury that feels inevitable and always in style. Priced at 5300.

Materials / Fabrication

Satiny velvet
Bodyskimming silhouette with seaming details that enhance the hips
Square neckline
Sleeveless
Invisible side zip
Midi length; hem falls below the knee
Lush blend of viscose/nylon/polyamide
Made in Italy

Recommended Care

Dry clean only to preserve velvet and the blend fibers
Avoid direct heat and rough surfaces; use a steamer to release wrinkles rather than ironing velvet
Store on a padded hanger to maintain shape and prevent shoulder or hip creases

Fit Notes

The bodyskimming silhouette with figure-flattering seaming creates a sculpted shape along the body.
The square neckline and sleeveless cut offer a clean, modern line, while the invisible side zip preserves an uninterrupted silhouette from shoulder to hem.
The midi length falls below the knee for a refined, evening-ready look, while the satiny velvet blend provides luxe drape.

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