Black Lace Cocktail Dress, Jody

The Jody Lace Cocktail Dress in Black is a fitted knee-length cocktail dress with a lace bodice in viscose, a sheer illusion yoke, short lace sleeves, and soft draping at the waist. It is the little black dress in European lace, for the woman whose calendar holds a cocktail hour, a holiday dinner, and a wedding in the same season and who does not want to arrive in the dress she wore last time.

Fabric
Viscose with a European lace overlay. The viscose moves well, sits smooth against the skin, and has a low luminous finish that catches light without reading as shiny. The lace is dense enough to read as texture rather than transparency, and the deep black photographs cleanly under chandelier and restaurant light without turning grey under flash. 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 seated dinner photographs. Between sizes, choose the smaller for a closer line or the larger for comfort over a layer. 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 a black tie optional reception, carry the Jody Lace Clutch Bag in Black for tonal texture and wear pearl drops at a larger scale.
For New Year's Eve or a milestone birthday, the Julia Evening Clutch Bag in Yellow adds the one note of color the look needs.
For a winter arrival photograph, the Lucy Wool Coat with Faux Fur Collar in Black or the Selina Wool Cape in Black layers cleanly over the lace.
For an executive holiday dinner, the Iris Short Tailored Coat in Deep Black sits at the natural waist for the arrival.
For a warmer climate, the Loretta Silk Floral Scarf covers the shift between a cool venue and a warm reception.
Hold one metal tone across earrings, bracelet, ring, and clutch hardware.

Care
Machine washable on a gentle cycle. Air dry. Steam or iron on low if needed. Do not bleach.

Featured in the Cocktail Party Outfit Over 50 guide, the Black Tie Outfit Over 50 guide, and the New Year's Eve Outfit Over 50 guide. Explore the Black Lace Edit, the Gala and Evening Edit, and the Wedding Guest Edit.

The coat over it

Black on black suits the Jody cocktail dress. The Black Wool Coat with Faux Fur Collar, Lucy is an inch longer than the dress on a size 2, and its faux fur collar sits over the lace. The coat is $910, and with the dress it comes to $1,460. For contrast in daylight, the Ivory Belted Midi Coat, Linea ($770) goes farther, to mid calf.

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.

• Black Wool Coat with Faux Fur Collar, Lucy, $910
• Red Floral Clutch Bag, Regina, $160
• Yellow Ombre Scarf, Julia, $180

Questions buyers ask about the Jody Lace Cocktail Dress in Black

How does the Jody Lace Cocktail Dress in Black fit, and what size does the model wear?

It fits true to size. The bodice and waist are fitted, and the hem lands at the knee on most women. Our model is 5 foot 9 and wears size 2, and if you are between sizes, the Luna sizing guide shows which one to choose.

What is the black Jody made of, and how do I care for it?

The dress is viscose with a European lace overlay. Wash it on a gentle machine cycle without bleach, let it air dry and steam it on low if the lace needs it.

What goes with the black Jody, and where can I wear it?

For a cocktail hour, carry the Black Evening Clutch, Leni ($160) and let the lace on the dress do the talking. On a cold night, the Black Wool Cape, Selina ($770) goes over your shoulders on the way in. Read The Lace Cocktail Dress, a Story in Four Colors for the other 3 colors, or browse the Cocktail Dresses collection.

How fast does the black Jody arrive, and can I return it?

Shipping is free in the US, and the dress arrives in 2 to 5 days from our US warehouse. You have 30-day returns with no questions asked, so you can try it at home with your own shoes.