Mini Dress – Fitted Cut With Short Sleeves and a Hidden Back Zip

Mini Dress – Short, Fitted and Left Alone Otherwise

A fitted dress ending just above the knee, with short sleeves that cover the shoulder. There is no trim, no print and no hardware on show. The zip is set into the back seam and disappears into it.

Why choose a fitted mini dress?

On a short dress the cut does the work, and anything added on top just makes it busy. This one holds to a clean line and a solid color. The fabric has a little give, which matters more than it sounds when you sit down.

• Fitted through the waist — follows the shape instead of hanging off it.
• Above-the-knee hem — short without becoming something you have to manage.
• Short sleeves — cover the shoulder and keep the line simple.
• Hidden back zip — closes flat, with nothing visible from the front.
• Solid colors — five plain shades, no print competing with the cut.

Nothing needs adding, which is largely the point.

Close the zip in the back seam; the fabric stretches slightly, so sitting is comfortable. A low wash cycle or dry cleaning both work. Hang it rather than folding to keep the seams straight.

Specifications

• Fitted cut, hem above the knee
• Short sleeves
• Hidden zip in the back seam
• Machine wash low or dry clean

Hang it up ready for the weekend.