The Cowl Neck Self-Tie Waist Midi Dress in Classic Black by Ann Taylor
The ultimate little black dress — elevated, effortlessly sophisticated, and completely timeless. This beautifully fluid, figure-flattering midi dress brings a stunning draped cowl neckline, a self-tie waist belt, and dramatically fluttering sleeves together in one genuinely show-stopping piece that takes you seamlessly from a Tuesday board meeting to a Saturday evening out. The smooth, lightweight crepe in a deep, clean black has a beautifully fluid, elegant drape that flows and moves with breathtaking ease while maintaining a crisp, polished quality that keeps you looking completely put-together all day. The defining design details are the dramatic draped cowl neckline — soft, generous folds of fabric that pool beautifully at the chest — and the removable self-tie fabric belt that cinches and defines the waist before the skirt releases into a full, flowing A-line silhouette.
Features
- Solid deep black smooth lightweight crepe — fluid, elegant drape, polished and crisp
- Dramatic draped cowl neckline — soft generous fabric folds at chest
- Removable self-tie fabric belt at waist — cinches and defines beautifully
- Full flowing A-line skirt — breathtaking movement, midi length
- Flutter sleeves — soft, wide, cape-like flutter from shoulder
- Concealed center back zip closure
- Relaxed, slightly fitted through bodice — full A-line below waist belt
- Cotton and polyester blend
- Ann Taylor label at interior neckline
Fit
- Size XS
- Relaxed, slightly fitted through chest and shoulders
- Self-tie belt cinches at natural waist — adjustable
- Full A-line skirt — hits at midi length, below the knee
- Flutter sleeves
Perfect For
- Office and business formal dressing
- Special occasion and event styling
- Work to evening transitional looks
- Classic LBD and timeless black statement outfits
Style Tip Style it like the model — with the self-tie belt knotted at the natural waist, classic black strappy lace-up stiletto heeled sandals for a stunning, effortlessly chic, head-to-toe black look that is completely polished and utterly Ann Taylor. For a more casual take, swap to black pointed-toe kitten heel mules and a delicate gold pendant necklace.