Dresses by Length
Hemline sets the tone for every look, from a playful mini to a sweeping floor-length gown. Explore Lady Black Tie’s dresses by length to find the right fit for weddings, proms, galas, cocktail parties, holiday events, and every celebration in between.
Start with the length that suits your occasion and personal style, then browse each collection to compare silhouettes, fabrics, and colors.
Find Your Dress Length
Mini Dresses
A mini dress falls above the knee and brings energy to birthdays, homecoming, cocktail parties, and nights out. Choose a structured or sparkly style for a dressier look, or a flowing silhouette for daytime events.
Midi Dresses
A midi dress lands between the knee and ankle, usually around mid-calf. This versatile length works for cocktail weddings, rehearsal dinners, dressy brunches, and many semi-formal invitations.
Tea Length Dresses
A tea length dress falls at the mid-to-lower calf, often with a fuller skirt and a vintage-inspired feel. It’s a graceful option for garden parties, daytime weddings, and semi-formal celebrations.
Maxi Dresses
A maxi dress reaches the ankle for a long, flowing line. Choose a relaxed style for resort and daytime events, or a dressier design for weddings and evening parties.
Floor Length Gowns
A floor length gown grazes the floor for the most formal look. It’s the clearest choice for black tie events, galas, proms, and formal weddings.
Long Dresses
Browse all long dresses together, including maxi dresses and floor length gowns, when you know you want a longer hemline and want to compare every option.
How to Choose a Dress Length for Your Occasion
Let the dress code guide your hemline. For black tie, a floor length gown is the clearest starting point. For black tie optional and formal events, a gown or an exceptionally dressy midi can work. For cocktail attire, a knee-length or midi dress is a classic choice, while a mini may suit a party or less formal celebration.
Not sure what the invitation means? Read our guide to dress codes explained.
Shop Dress Lengths by Occasion
Wedding guests: Mini, Midi, Maxi, and Floor Length
Prom: Short Prom Dresses and Long Prom Dresses
Bridesmaids: Short, Midi & Tea Length, Maxi, and Floor Length
Plus size: Mini, Midi, Maxi, and Floor Length
Getting the Right Hemline
The same dress can fall differently depending on your height and the shoes you wear. Before ordering:
Measure from the top of your shoulder to where you want the hem to fall.
Compare your measurement with any length listed for the dress.
Decide on your shoes early, especially for floor length gowns.
Check that you can walk, sit, and dance comfortably in your chosen length.
Allow time for hemming and any other alterations.
Shop Dresses by Length in Hudson, Massachusetts
Explore our dresses by length online or visit our boutique in Hudson, Massachusetts, to try on different hemlines in person. If you’re traveling from elsewhere in Massachusetts or New England, contact our team about specific dresses, sizes, and colors before visiting.