Long Evening Dress with Ruffle Hem Detail
This dress is the definition of understated drama — sleek and body-skimming from neckline to knee, then erupting into the most spectacular tiered ruffle hem you’ve ever seen. Crafted from a smooth stretch fabric in deep midnight navy, it has a polished, refined quality that hugs the figure with a flattering, confident ease. The clean round crew neckline creates a classic, sophisticated frame. The racerback-style open armhole is the quietly stunning detail on the bodice — a beautiful, athletic-elegant shoulder line that is modern, refined, and completely unexpected. The smooth fitted silhouette skims the body from bust to knee with a sleek, elongating precision. Then, at the knee, everything changes: three tiers of voluminous, deeply folded, sculptural ruffles cascade to the ankle in a dramatic, architectural flourish that moves with breathtaking fluidity. A front slit opens through the ruffle tiers, revealing the layers in motion with every step. The back is clean and minimal with a back zipper closure. Approximate length (size 12): 51" (130 cm). This is the dress that makes a room go quiet when you walk in.
Fit-and-Flare Sleeveless Dress with Tiered Ruffle Hem | Round crew neckline, racerback-style open armhole, smooth fitted bodice and skirt, three-tier sculptural ruffle hem with front slit, back zipper closure, ankle-length
Fabric & Feel | 95% polyester, 5% elasthane — smooth, sleek, and stretch with a polished, body-skimming drape — deep midnight navy
Design Details | Round crew neckline, racerback-style open armhole, smooth fitted bodice and skirt, three-tier voluminous deeply folded sculptural ruffle hem, front slit through ruffle tiers, back zipper closure, ankle-length, deep midnight navy
Care | Cold water hand wash or gentle hand wash cycle, do not bleach, lay flat to dry, low iron, handle ruffle tiers with care
Brand | Frank Lyman – Sophisticated, occasion-ready design with a confident, fashion-forward spirit
Styling Suggestions
- Wear with nude pointed-toe heels and gold drop earrings for a sleek, elongating, effortlessly elegant occasion look as shown
- Style with strappy navy or midnight blue heeled sandals for a tonal, head-to-toe sophisticated evening statement
- Add silver strappy heeled sandals and a simple silver cuff for a cool, high-contrast, luminous formal look
- Wear with a sleek updo to showcase the racerback armhole detail and let the ruffle hem take full center stage
- Style with gold block-heeled sandals and a gold clutch for a warm, polished, wedding guest-ready ensemble
Fit & Sizing Notes
Fits true to size. Smooth stretch fabric with a sleek, body-skimming fit from neckline to knee. The three-tier ruffle hem flares dramatically from the knee to the ankle. Front slit through ruffle tiers. Approximate length (size 12): 51" (130 cm). Back zipper closure. Model is 5'9" (175 cm) wearing a size 6. Sizes 2–12 available.
