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Women’s Black Maxi Dress — Long Sleeve, Mermaid Silhouette, Elegant Formal, Wedding Guest, Evening Valencia Maxi Dress

Valencia Maxi Dress

Long Sleeve Maxi Dress in Black

£76.00

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Size XS S M L XL

Size guide

Garment measurements — inches and centimetres.

Size	Bust	Waist
XS	32" (81 cm)	24" (61 cm)
S	34" (86 cm)	26" (66 cm)
M	35.5" (91 cm)	28" (71 cm)
L	38" (97 cm)	30" (76 cm)
XL	40" (102 cm)	33" (84 cm)

These are garment measurements, not body measurements. Cuts vary, so where a dress carries its own chart that chart is shown here instead. The surest method: measure a dress you already wear and compare.

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Cut and sewn for you

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The Valencia Maxi Dress is a refined black maxi dress designed with a sculpted mermaid silhouette and a clean round neck. Crafted from smooth stretch polyester, this long sleeve maxi dress delivers a streamlined profile with a high waist construction and floor-grazing hem. Feather cuff sleeves introduce texture and movement, elevating this elegant maxi dress with subtle statement detail.

Designed as a mermaid dress with a high waist fit, the silhouette contours through the bodice and hips before flowing into a soft flared hem. The round neck keeps the neckline minimal and polished, while the long sleeves with feather trim create a balanced contrast between structure and softness. The fabric offers comfortable stretch for ease of movement while maintaining its shape.

This black maxi dress transitions seamlessly from formal dinners to evening events and cocktail occasions. Style it with pointed heels and sculptural jewelry for a modern formal look, or pair with sleek accessories for a refined wedding guest outfit. The timeless color and tailored lines ensure versatile, seasonless wear.

Product details

Style Features

Black maxi dress with mermaid silhouette
Round neck for a clean, elegant neckline
Long sleeve maxi dress design
Feather cuff sleeves with soft movement
High waist construction with flared hem

Specifications

Materials & Fabric Composition: 100% Polyester
Care Instructions: Hand wash cold or dry clean; lay flat to dry; avoid direct heat on feather trim
Size & Fit Details: Tailored mermaid fit with stretch; high waist; floor-length silhouette
Measurements: Dress length approx. 52–53 in (131–134 cm) depending on size; see size chart for bust, waist, and hip ranges
Details: Feather trim at cuffs; pull-on style; unlined

Styling Guide

Pair with nude or black pointed heels for a formal evening look
Add statement earrings to complement the round neck design
Layer with a tailored coat for polished event styling

A timeless elegant maxi dress defined by precision tailoring and refined texture.

Ideal as a black maxi dress for evening events, formal dinners, and cocktail occasions.

Discover the Valencia Maxi Dress for elevated, modern formalwear.

Product Details

Color: Black
Material: Polyester
Pattern: Solid
Available Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL

Where the supplier listed it, the size and height of the model are shown under the size selector — use them as your reference point.

Garment measurements, fabric composition and care are in the Specifications section of the description above. Where a lining is used it is a full lining, not a half slip.

Fabric composition and care instructions are listed in the description above.

Where a lining is used it is a full lining, not a half slip.

Usually 2 to 3 weeks: it is cut and sewn once you order, then shipped free with tracking. Each country has a latest delivery date — if we miss it, you can ask for a full refund.

See the date for your country

Yes, within 30 days of delivery, unworn and with its tags. To start it, email help@lauven.shop with your order number. For a change of mind or a size issue the return postage is yours; for a damaged or wrong item it is ours.

Your dress is cut and sewn in our partner workshop once you order it — no overstock, no end-of-season pile, nothing made that nobody wanted.

Free tracked delivery, and 30 days to change your mind. See delivery times for your country

Style it with

The Lauven gift box, closed and tied with the black ribbon

The box

It arrives like this

Folded in printed tissue, sealed, and set in a white magnetic box tied with a ribbon. On top, a card signed by Laura, who founded Lauven in Edinburgh.

White magnetic box, black satin ribbon, printed tissue, signed card.

Made to order, not made to sit

What	Lauven	The usual
The cut	Sewn after you order	Made in bulk, months ahead
The sizes	Measurements published, size by size	One block reused across styles
The stock	Nothing made that nobody ordered	Overstock, then markdowns