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Women’s Black Maxi Dress — Off Shoulder, Long Sleeve, Formal, Evening Wear, Elegant Silhouette Celeste Dress

Celeste Maxi Dress

Off Shoulder Maxi Dress in Black

$99.95

Early Black Friday: 2nd piece 50% off

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.

Free delivery, tracked
30-day returns
Cut and sewn for you

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The Celeste Maxi Dress is a refined black maxi dress designed with a clean off-shoulder slash neckline and a sleek ankle-length pencil silhouette. Crafted from a smooth polyester blend with subtle stretch, this women’s maxi dress delivers a polished, modern finish ideal for formal and evening settings.

Featuring full-length sleeves and a slim fit profile, the design follows the body with precision while maintaining comfort through its pullover construction and lightly elastic fabric. The empire waistline and A-profile structure create a streamlined look that remains elegant and structured throughout wear.

This formal maxi dress transitions effortlessly from evening events to upscale dinners and special occasions. Its solid black tone and minimalist detailing allow for versatile styling with statement accessories, heels, or tailored outerwear.

Product details

Style Features

Off-shoulder slash neckline
Long sleeve ankle-length maxi dress
Slim fit pencil silhouette
Solid black formal design
Pullover construction with slight stretch

Specifications

Materials & Fabric Composition: Polyester and cotton blend synthetic fiber
Care Instructions: Gentle wash cold, lay flat or hang to dry
Size & Fit Details: Slim fit with slight elasticity
Measurements: Designed to fall at ankle length
Closure: Pullover style, no zipper

Styling Guide

Pair with minimal heels for a clean formal look
Add metallic jewelry for evening occasions
Layer with a tailored coat for cool-weather styling

A timeless black maxi dress defined by clean lines and understated elegance.

Ideal for evening events, formal dinners, and refined occasions.

Elevate your wardrobe with a modern off-shoulder maxi dress.

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