The Jody Lace Cocktail Dress in Bordeaux is a fitted knee-length cocktail dress with a lace bodice in deep wine, a sheer illusion yoke, short lace sleeves, and soft draping at the waist. It is made for the fall and winter evening that asks for more than a cocktail dress usually gives and less than a gown, and for the woman who wants to be remembered for her ease in it. Bordeaux sits at the deep end of red and photographs with depth under warm evening and candlelit light.
Fabric
European lace in deep bordeaux, with a fitted underlining that traces the body without clinging. The lace pattern is woven into the fabric rather than applied as an overlay, which gives the dress a dimension that holds across years of wear. The fitted line from collarbone to knee sits cleanly under a coat or a cape for the arrival, then carries the evening on its own. Designed and crafted in Europe as part of Luna Fashion House. Featured at OC Fashion Week 2026, Catalina Island runway.
Fit
True to size, fitted through the bodice and the natural waist. The hem sits at the knee on most heights. The short lace sleeves cover the upper arm in photographs without restricting movement. Between sizes, choose the smaller for a closer line or the larger for comfort under a cardigan or a wrap. Measurements are in the Luna sizing guide. The model is 5 foot 9 inches and wears size 2. The length is 39” from the back of the neck to the hem on a size 2.
Styling
For the mother of the bride at a fall or winter wedding, carry the Jody Lace Clutch Bag in Bordeaux for tonal coordination and wear gold drop earrings.
For a holiday cocktail party or a gala reception, carry the Klara Structured Mini Handbag in a neutral.
For a winter arrival, the Lucy Wool Coat with Faux Fur Collar in Black or the Lucy Wool Coat with Faux Fur Collar in Red layers cleanly over the lace.
For New Year's Eve or a milestone birthday, the Julia Evening Clutch Bag in Yellow adds an unexpected note of color.
For a rehearsal dinner, the Iris Short Tailored Coat in Deep Black sits at the natural waist of the dress.
Hold one metal tone across all hardware; gold reads warmer with bordeaux than silver.
Care
Machine washable on a gentle cycle. Air dry. Steam or iron on low if needed. Do not bleach.
Featured in the Modern Mother of the Bride guide, the Rehearsal Dinner Mother of the Bride guide, and the Cocktail Party Outfit Over 50 guide. Explore the Bordeaux Lace Edit, the Mother of the Bride Edit, and the Gala and Evening Edit.
The coat over it
Over the burgundy lace of this Jody cocktail dress, we would put the Silver Floral Jacquard Light Coat, Emma ($880), with silver flowers on a black ground. By our measurements it ends 3 inches past the dress, at the knee. If the night is colder, the Black Wool Wrap Coat, Nicole ($825) is even longer and reaches mid calf with a buckled belt.
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 we offer 30-day returns so you can order with confidence.
The coat to wear with it, and what to add
We list the coat first. We chose it by where this hem falls.
The Jody Lace Cocktail Dress in Bordeaux is a fitted knee-length cocktail dress with a lace bodice in deep wine, a sheer illusion yoke, short lace sleeves, and soft draping at the waist. It is made for the fall and winter evening that asks for more than a cocktail dress usually gives and less than a gown, and for the woman who wants to be remembered for her ease in it. Bordeaux sits at the deep end of red and photographs with depth under warm evening and candlelit light.
Fabric
European lace in deep bordeaux, with a fitted underlining that traces the body without clinging. The lace pattern is woven into the fabric rather than applied as an overlay, which gives the dress a dimension that holds across years of wear. The fitted line from collarbone to knee sits cleanly under a coat or a cape for the arrival, then carries the evening on its own. Designed and crafted in Europe as part of Luna Fashion House. Featured at OC Fashion Week 2026, Catalina Island runway.
Fit
True to size, fitted through the bodice and the natural waist. The hem sits at the knee on most heights. The short lace sleeves cover the upper arm in photographs without restricting movement. Between sizes, choose the smaller for a closer line or the larger for comfort under a cardigan or a wrap. Measurements are in the Luna sizing guide. The model is 5 foot 9 inches and wears size 2. The length is 39” from the back of the neck to the hem on a size 2.
Styling
For the mother of the bride at a fall or winter wedding, carry the Jody Lace Clutch Bag in Bordeaux for tonal coordination and wear gold drop earrings.
For a holiday cocktail party or a gala reception, carry the Klara Structured Mini Handbag in a neutral.
For a winter arrival, the Lucy Wool Coat with Faux Fur Collar in Black or the Lucy Wool Coat with Faux Fur Collar in Red layers cleanly over the lace.
For New Year's Eve or a milestone birthday, the Julia Evening Clutch Bag in Yellow adds an unexpected note of color.
For a rehearsal dinner, the Iris Short Tailored Coat in Deep Black sits at the natural waist of the dress.
Hold one metal tone across all hardware; gold reads warmer with bordeaux than silver.
Care
Machine washable on a gentle cycle. Air dry. Steam or iron on low if needed. Do not bleach.
Featured in the Modern Mother of the Bride guide, the Rehearsal Dinner Mother of the Bride guide, and the Cocktail Party Outfit Over 50 guide. Explore the Bordeaux Lace Edit, the Mother of the Bride Edit, and the Gala and Evening Edit.
The coat over it
Over the burgundy lace of this Jody cocktail dress, we would put the Silver Floral Jacquard Light Coat, Emma ($880), with silver flowers on a black ground. By our measurements it ends 3 inches past the dress, at the knee. If the night is colder, the Black Wool Wrap Coat, Nicole ($825) is even longer and reaches mid calf with a buckled belt.
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 we offer 30-day returns so you can order with confidence.
The coat to wear with it, and what to add
We list the coat first. We chose it by where this hem falls.
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