All silhouette. The Black Batwing Sleeve Gothic Maxi Dress is a floor-length black dress cut close through the body with enormous batwing sleeves that hang in a deep curve from wrist to hem. Stand still and it reads as a column. Lift your arms and it reads as wings. That is the entire trick, and it needs no props to land.

It is knitted from a polyester and elastane blend with a slight stretch, so it holds a slim line without being rigid, and the round neck pulls straight over the head — no zip, no buttons, nothing to fasten behind you. It is ankle to floor length depending on your height, and warm enough for late October outdoors. Sizes run S through L, and the chart below lists every measurement in US inches.

It suits Halloween parties and costume contests, gothic and vampire themes, witch and dark-fairytale looks, seances and haunted-house nights, stage work and photo shoots. Straight dark hair, a pale base and a deep red or black lip finish it. Out of costume season it is simply a long black dress with dramatic sleeves, so it tends to stay in the wardrobe rather than go back in the box.

What's Included

• 1 x Black batwing sleeve maxi dress — a single garment, complete on its own
• Not included: wig, footwear, jewelry and accessories that might be shown in the photos

Size & Fit

This dress runs small — go by the measurements, not the letter. Our L is cut closer to a US small or medium, so check the chart before you pick a size. Every measurement is taken from the dress itself, laid flat and listed in US inches — allow up to 1 in either way. Bust, waist and hip are given as ranges because the knit stretches: the lower figure is how it sits relaxed, the upper is how far it gives. Dress length is measured from the shoulder to the hem. If you fall between two sizes, take the larger one.

Details

• Material: Polyester and elastane knit with a slight stretch
• Color: Black
• Style: Floor-length sheath dress with batwing bell sleeves, natural waist, women’s fit
• Neckline and closure: Round neck, pullover — no zip or buttons
• Sizes: S, M, L — runs small, check the chart
• Care: Hand wash cold with a mild detergent, or dry clean. No bleach. Do not wring
• Drying: Hang to dry away from direct heat and sunlight
• Safety: Costume fabric is not flame resistant — keep away from open flame, candles and lit pumpkins. The dress is floor-length and the sleeves hang low, so take care on stairs and around candles, drinks and door handles
• Note: Sold as the dress only