BacklessA royal blue one-shoulder midi dress featuring a sweeping cape sleeve and a close bodycon cut through the skirt.
17,025 ratings
$39.99last seen
Party wear from GOBLES
Dresses cut for the night out
Our catalogue is organized by hem length and sleeve coverage. After choosing those lines, sort by neckline and fabric, from stretch knit to velvet.
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63pieces on the rack
4ways into the rail
$6.99where prices start
A royal blue one-shoulder midi dress featuring a sweeping cape sleeve and a close bodycon cut through the skirt.$39.99
A strapless green midi dress cut in stretch fabric with an off the shoulder fold over neck and a close pencil skirt.$31.99
A deep V neck and fitted long sleeves balance the mini hem on this ruched black bodycon dress in stretch knit.$31.99
A square neck tank mini dress cut close through the body in a breathable polyester and spandex knit.$14.99
High-waisted tailored black shorts in a breathable polyester-cotton blend with a self-fabric tie belt and side pockets.$25.99Side seam ruching
Gathers along the seam distribute tension and let the knit sit close through the torso.
Stretch velvet cloth
Four pieces cut in dense velvet that catches the light during evening events.
Firm stretch knits
Blended polyester and spandex knits that hold their shape through hours of wear.
Matching two pieces
Tops, skirts, and shorts cut from the exact same cloth family for easy pairing.
Four ways into the rail
Browse twenty-three midis, nineteen sleeveless minis, ten long sleeve minis, and eleven sets or one-pieces.
Pieces chosen most often
These cuts leave the rail first when cocktail parties and club nights come around.
BacklessOff shoulderA strapless green midi dress cut in stretch fabric with an off the shoulder fold over neck and a close pencil skirt.
10,068 ratings
$31.99last seen
Wrap frontA deep V neck and fitted long sleeves balance the mini hem on this ruched black bodycon dress in stretch knit.
9,356 ratings
$31.99last seen
A square neck tank mini dress cut close through the body in a breathable polyester and spandex knit.
8,363 ratings
$14.99last seen
RuchedA high turtle neck mini dress cut in stretch knit with long sleeves, dense lower ruching, and a hidden back zip.
5,782 ratings
$27.99last seen
Stretch velvet
A high turtle neck midi dress in black stretch knit with long narrow sleeves and a neat back zipper.
4,620 ratings
$24.99last seen
Find the cut you need
Tell the picker the occasion and the silhouette you want, and it brings up the matching pieces from our rail.
Start dress pickerThe midi dress collection
Ruched bodycon cuts with off the shoulder and mock neck lines made for dinner and cocktail evenings.
Shop the midisNew cuts on the rail
The four pieces listed most recently on our rack, newest first.
85,832ratings behind the rack
36distinct patterns cut
23cuts with ruched seams
16wrap front cuts
The house line
What we hold to when we cut
Knits with real body
We choose polyester and spandex blends with enough recovery to snap back after hours on the dance floor instead of bagging out at the seat.
Ruching with purpose
Gathers sit over the side seams and waistline where a close cut needs extra give, rather than added as random surface trim.
Dressing for the night
We cut accessible evening wear meant to be worn out immediately, with clean necklines, sturdy zippers, and solid hem lines.
Three lines to walk
How to choose your cut
- 1Set the hem lengthDecide if the room calls for a calf-length midi, a mini hem, or a jumpsuit.
- 2Pick sleeve and neckChoose between long sleeves, sleeveless halters, strapless cuts, and square or mock necklines.
- 3Select the clothPick a light stretch knit for warm venues or thick velvet for colder evenings.
The hem gauge
Lengths and sleeves across the rail
Compare our thirty-six distinct cuts by how low the hem falls and how much arm coverage each pattern provides.
| Hem | Pieces | How it is cut | Where it belongs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini | 27 | Hem stops high on the thigh; tank, halter and long sleeve cuts all land here. | Club nights, birthdays, warm rooms |
| Midi | 23 | Hem reaches the calf; mostly ruched bodycon with a side or back zipper. | Cocktail parties, dinners, receptions |
| Maxi | 6 | Hem runs to the ankle, the smallest group on the rack. | Formal evenings and photographs |
| Not graded | 7 | Shorts, skirts, rompers and two piece sets carry no single hem line. | Built from the same knits as the dresses |
On the stand
Featured cut from the collection
A deep V neck and fitted long sleeves balance the mini hem on this ruched black bodycon dress in stretch knit.
We cut this party mini from a dense polyester and spandex knit with plenty of give. The deep V neckline is matched by fitted full-length sleeves and gathered side seams that pull fabric across the torso. It sits close from the high waist down to the short hem.
9,356 ratings
$31.99
Between two nights
Caring for your pieces
Do
- Turn garments inside out before cold machine washing
- Wash stretch velvet items on their own
- Lay flat on a drying rack away from heat
- Steam velvet on the reverse side to lift pile
Do not
- Do not place stretch knits in a tumble dryer
- Do not wring or twist wet velvet fabric
- Do not press a dry hot iron onto velvet
- Do not leave damp clothes balled up in bags
Why the rack exists
Why we cut these pieces
We cut accessible party wear for women who want a sharp fit without fuss. Our patterns focus on dependable stretch, firm waist seams, and clean necklines. A close-fitting knit asks for an honest check of the size chart before you buy, but once the fit is set, the dress holds its line all night.
Pile and spandex
The stretch velvet cuts
Four pieces in the catalogue use plush velvet with spandex for warmth and depth under evening lights.
Choosing your dress by cut and cloth
Selecting a party dress starts with length and sleeve coverage. Our midi rail holds twenty-three bodycon designs that reach past the knee, ideal for cocktail parties and formal dinners. For club nights and warmer venues, nineteen sleeveless and strapless minis offer open necklines. Ten long sleeve minis give full arm coverage in stretch knit and velvet for cooler weather.
Necklines and materials set the tone once the outline is chosen. We build halter, off the shoulder, square neck, and v neck cuts. Our eleven shorts, skirts, rompers, and jumpsuits provide alternatives to dresses using the same flexible knits. A close-fitting bodycon cut depends on accurate sizing, so compare your measurements to the chart before ordering your cut.
| Section | Pieces | Most common hem | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midi dresses | 23 | Midi hems | $12.79 |
| Sleeveless and strapless minis | 19 | Mini hems | $6.99 |
| Long sleeve minis | 10 | Mini hems | $27.99 |
| Shorts, skirts and one-pieces | 11 | Ankle length | $17.99 |
| Cloth detail | Cuts carrying it | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Ruched side seams | 23 | Gathers spread the tension of a close cut so the knit follows the body without pulling flat. |
| Wrap front | 16 | A crossed panel that sets the neckline depth and holds it there for the night. |
| Stretch velvet | 4 | Dense pile with spandex behind it: warmth and depth of colour under evening light. |
- Catalogue contains sixty-three total garments across four main sections
- Twenty-three midi dresses cut for cocktail and evening events
- Ten long sleeve minis designed for cooler nights out
- Nineteen sleeveless and strapless minis for summer parties
- Eleven jumpsuits, rompers, and two piece sets in stretch cloth
Starting with your first piece
If this is your first order from our house, start with a ruched midi dress. The side gathers provide flexibility through the hip and waist, while the polyester knit gives reliable hold through a long night out.
From the party
Notes from the floor
The side zipper glided cleanly and the ruching along the waistline stayed gathered through the entire wedding reception.
Washed it cold and dried it flat on a towel. The knit snapped right back to shape without any loose threads.
The velvet has genuine weight to it and kept me warm walking between venues without needing a heavy coat over top.
Swapped up one size for a little more ease through the back seam and the second fit was spot on at the ribs.
The off the shoulder band stays put when moving around instead of sliding up toward the neck every ten minutes.
The slit on the skirt is hemmed cleanly and gives enough room to take full strides without pulling at the seam.
Straight answers
Six things people ask before they order
How is the rack sorted?
By hem length first, then sleeve, then cloth. Midis for dinners and receptions, sleeveless and strapless minis for warm rooms, long sleeve minis for cooler nights, and one section of jumpsuits, rompers, skirts and matching sets cut from the same knits. The fit check sorts all 63 pieces by exactly these lines.
What is the ruching actually doing?
On 23 of our cuts, gathers sit over the side seams and waistline where a close cut needs extra give. They spread the tension of the knit so it follows the body instead of pulling flat, and they hold their gather through a night of sitting, standing and dancing.
How do I choose a size?
By the size chart on the partner listing, measured before ordering. Between two sizes on a bodycon cut, take the larger: the knit closes the gap on its own, while a size too small folds at the seams and never settles. Velvet cuts run slightly warmer and firmer than the plain knits.
Where is my order?
In the account that paid for it. The shop that took the payment runs the till, the shelves and the road, and its order page carries the parcel number and the date. This catalogue never sees an order at all.
Can I come to the Chicago address to try things on?
No, and we say it with regret. A visitor to that ninth floor would find patterns, a printer and somebody typing. There is nothing on the floor to try on and no counter to buy across. Letters reach us there; garments do not.
Why did a price change since yesterday?
Both the number and the stock behind it belong to the shop, and both move whenever it decides. What you read here is what the listing said the last time these pages were built, and the button always opens the live number before anything is paid.
Find the cut for your next night
Browse the sixty-three pieces across our rails or use the picker to sort by your event and chosen silhouette.