The Melissa Strapless Dress in Black Polka Dot is a satin corset midi in a black base with white polka dot print, finished with a sculpted corset bodice, an A-line skirt, and a removable strap that converts the strapless silhouette into an asymmetric one-shoulder line. It is built as the deeper-evening counterpart to the white-base Melissa, designed for women who need a polka dot piece that reads as formal evening rather than garden afternoon.

Fabric
Luxurious satin in a black base with white polka dot print, engineered for dimensional 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 clips at the shoulder and bodice without altering underlying fit. Between sizes, choose the smaller for a closer corset line or the larger for additional ease. See the Luna sizing guide for measurement specifications. Model is 5 foot 9 inches wearing size 3.

Styling
For black-tie weddings and formal evening receptions, wear strapless with the Jody Lace Clutch Bag in Bordeaux for tonal depth against the print.
For asymmetric styling at gala arrivals, clip the strap into shoulder position and pair with the Julia Evening Clutch Bag in Green for a single color note.
For mother of the bride at a winter ceremony, layer the Lucy Wool Coat with 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 cooler venue transitions.
Silver reads cleaner against the high-contrast print than warm gold; hold one metal across all hardware.

Care
Professional dry cleaning recommended for the finest results. Spot clean gently with cold water. Iron or steam on low only, avoiding direct heat on the satin. 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.