The Melissa Strapless Dress in Black Polka Dot is a satin corset midi in a black base with white polka dot print, with a sculpted corset bodice, an A-line skirt, and a removable strap worn at the neck as a halter or taken off for a strapless line. It is the deeper-evening counterpart to the white-base Melissa, for the woman who wants a polka dot that reads as formal evening rather than garden afternoon.
Fabric
Satin in a black base with white polka dot print, chosen for its sheen under chandelier and warm restaurant lighting. The print reads as architectural at conversational distance, which carries the silhouette through gala arrivals and formal evening receptions. The corset construction holds the line through long seated dining without compressing the bodice. Designed and crafted in Europe as part of Luna Fashion House. Featured at OC Fashion Week 2026, Catalina Island runway. European atelier construction since 1990.
Fit
True to size through the corset bodice and natural waist, with an A-line skirt finishing at midi length. The corset provides structure without bone digging, and the removable strap fastens to the bodice without altering the fit. Between sizes, choose the smaller for a closer corset line or the larger for more ease. See the Luna sizing guide for measurements. Model is 5 foot 9 inches wearing size 2. The length is 46” from the back of the neck to the hem on a size 2.
Styling
For black-tie weddings and formal evening receptions, wear it strapless with the Jody Lace Clutch Bag in Bordeaux for tonal depth against the print.
For mother of the bride at a winter ceremony, layer the Lucy Wool Coat with Faux Fur Collar in Black for arrival photographs.
For charity gala dressing, the Selina Wool Cape in Black drapes cleanly over the strapless silhouette.
For cocktail evenings, the Iris Short Tailored Coat in Deep Black handles the walk between venues.
Silver reads cleaner against the high-contrast print than warm gold; hold one metal across all hardware.
Care
Machine washable on a gentle cycle. Air dry. Steam or iron on low if needed. Spot clean gently with cold water. Do not bleach. Store on a broad padded hanger; do not fold across the corset.
Featured in the Black Tie Wedding Guest Over 50 guide, the Charity Gala Outfit guide, and the Cocktail Party Outfit guide. Explore the Polka Dot Edit, the Wedding Guest Edit, and the Gala and Evening Edit.
The coat over it
Melissa has a full satin skirt to mid calf, and the Black Wool Wrap Coat, Nicole ($825) has a full skirt to go over it. On a size 2 the dress is an inch longer than that coat, so a line of the hem can show. The Gray Herringbone Wool Wrap Coat, Nicole is also $825 and measures the same as the dress, if you would rather cover it completely.
Why Luna Fashion House
Every piece is designed and handmade in our own European atelier in a small, limited run, so what you wear is made with care rather than mass produced. We have made occasion wear this way since 1990, and eligible items can be returned within 14 days of delivery.
The coat to wear with it, and what to add
We list the coat first. We chose it by where this hem falls.
The Melissa Strapless Dress in Black Polka Dot is a satin corset midi in a black base with white polka dot print, with a sculpted corset bodice, an A-line skirt, and a removable strap worn at the neck as a halter or taken off for a strapless line. It is the deeper-evening counterpart to the white-base Melissa, for the woman who wants a polka dot that reads as formal evening rather than garden afternoon.
Fabric
Satin in a black base with white polka dot print, chosen for its sheen under chandelier and warm restaurant lighting. The print reads as architectural at conversational distance, which carries the silhouette through gala arrivals and formal evening receptions. The corset construction holds the line through long seated dining without compressing the bodice. Designed and crafted in Europe as part of Luna Fashion House. Featured at OC Fashion Week 2026, Catalina Island runway. European atelier construction since 1990.
Fit
True to size through the corset bodice and natural waist, with an A-line skirt finishing at midi length. The corset provides structure without bone digging, and the removable strap fastens to the bodice without altering the fit. Between sizes, choose the smaller for a closer corset line or the larger for more ease. See the Luna sizing guide for measurements. Model is 5 foot 9 inches wearing size 2. The length is 46” from the back of the neck to the hem on a size 2.
Styling
For black-tie weddings and formal evening receptions, wear it strapless with the Jody Lace Clutch Bag in Bordeaux for tonal depth against the print.
For mother of the bride at a winter ceremony, layer the Lucy Wool Coat with Faux Fur Collar in Black for arrival photographs.
For charity gala dressing, the Selina Wool Cape in Black drapes cleanly over the strapless silhouette.
For cocktail evenings, the Iris Short Tailored Coat in Deep Black handles the walk between venues.
Silver reads cleaner against the high-contrast print than warm gold; hold one metal across all hardware.
Care
Machine washable on a gentle cycle. Air dry. Steam or iron on low if needed. Spot clean gently with cold water. Do not bleach. Store on a broad padded hanger; do not fold across the corset.
Featured in the Black Tie Wedding Guest Over 50 guide, the Charity Gala Outfit guide, and the Cocktail Party Outfit guide. Explore the Polka Dot Edit, the Wedding Guest Edit, and the Gala and Evening Edit.
The coat over it
Melissa has a full satin skirt to mid calf, and the Black Wool Wrap Coat, Nicole ($825) has a full skirt to go over it. On a size 2 the dress is an inch longer than that coat, so a line of the hem can show. The Gray Herringbone Wool Wrap Coat, Nicole is also $825 and measures the same as the dress, if you would rather cover it completely.
Why Luna Fashion House
Every piece is designed and handmade in our own European atelier in a small, limited run, so what you wear is made with care rather than mass produced. We have made occasion wear this way since 1990, and eligible items can be returned within 14 days of delivery.
The coat to wear with it, and what to add
We list the coat first. We chose it by where this hem falls.
Our Story
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