Black Beaded Mini Dress

A black beaded mini dress is the 1920s answer to the little black dress, and this one pairs fine beadwork with a pleated skirt that swings above the knee. The back is open, the body is sleeveless and the fabric has plenty of stretch, so it moves easily through a night of dancing.

Black Beaded Dress for New Year's Eve

On December 31st, black lets the beads do the talking. Add a feather headband, long satin gloves and a gold-tone cuff for a Gatsby countdown, or keep it sleek with pointed pumps and a small clutch for a cocktail bar. At an office holiday party, sheer black tights and a tailored blazer over the shoulders keep it work-appropriate until the music starts.

Size and Fabric of the Black Mini Dress

Made from a high-stretch polyester fiber, it has a slim fit. The chart shows the length growing a few centimetres with each size, so taller shoppers should read it before ordering. Pleats give the skirt room to move when you dance. More beaded pieces live in our beaded flapper dresses.

Black Beaded Dress FAQ

How short is the dress?

Our size chart gives a total length of roughly 85 cm for the smallest size, rising to about 93 cm for the largest. That sits above the knee on most people.

Can I wear it to a wedding?

For an evening reception, yes, if the dress code allows black. For a daytime ceremony, the brown version may feel softer.

How do I care for beadwork?

Beads reward a light hand. Hand-washing cold, turned inside out, and drying flat is the gentlest approach for beaded fabric.

See it in another shade

Mini Dress with Beads · Brown Beaded Mini Dress