Rasario Velvet Corset Dress: The FW26 Midi with Lacing in Red, Black and Dark Blue

The Rasario velvet corset dress for autumn winter 2026/27 is the Velvet Corset Midi Dress with Lacing: a strapless sculpted corset bodice, back lacing and a straight midi skirt with a back slit, cut in 80% viscose 20% silk velvet and made in the Rasario atelier in Moscow. The new Red is $4,190 at Coveti with UK6 and UK8 ready to ship, and it sits in the midi dresses edit beside Black and Dark Blue versions of the same cut. Styling ideas for the whole corset family are in how to style a Rasario corset dress.

What is the Rasario Velvet Corset Midi Dress with Lacing?

It is the most direct expression of what Rasario does. The house was founded in 2012 by designer Rasida Lakoba, and Forbes named the corset, combined with frills and bows, as its signature. In this dress the frills and bows step back and the corset carries the whole design: a strapless bodice built to hold its shape, lacing down the back and a plain velvet skirt that lets the structure read from across a room.

The dress belongs to the Fall Winter 2026/27 collection, which Rasario built around velvet, panne and devore velvet, back lacing, corsets with panniers and sculptural satin bows. Our Rasario Fall Winter 2026 review covers the full 61 pieces, and our Rasario velvet dresses edit shows how this cut compares with the maxis.

The bodice

The bodice is strapless and sculpted. A corset bodice of this kind is designed to sit on the body without straps, so fit at the bust and waist matters more than on a soft dress. That is why the size you choose deserves more thought than the colour. More strapless shapes are in our guide to strapless corset dresses.

The back lacing

Lacing runs down the back. It is a decorative focal point when you walk away, and it is the detail that separates this dress from a plain velvet column. For more on the lacing trend this season, read lace-up corset dresses.

The skirt

The skirt is straight and falls to midi length, 87cm on FR36, with a slit at the back for walking. On the 175cm house model that length lands below the knee. If you are shorter, expect it to fall lower on the calf; if you are taller, it will sit closer to the knee.

Which colour should you choose?

All three colours are the same price at Coveti, $4,190. The difference is the occasion, and how quickly you need the dress.

Red

The Velvet Corset Midi Dress with Lacing in Red is the newest addition to the collection at Coveti and the one to buy for a December date, because two sizes are ready to ship. Red velvet is the classic Christmas colour, and the strapless line keeps it from looking traditional. Wear it with black: black pumps, a black clutch and a black velvet jacket over the shoulders. Gold earrings warm the red; silver cools it. For shoe colours in detail, see what color shoes with a red dress, and for more red, red velvet dresses and red corset dresses.

Black

The black version is listed at Coveti as the Velvet Off-Shoulder Corset Dress in Black. Black velvet is the most versatile of the three: it works for a winter wedding as a guest, a formal dinner with the right jewellery and a cocktail party with a sheer tight. Add light with the FW26 Sequin-Embroidered Cape in Black, $2,220, which covers the shoulders without crushing the bodice.

Dark Blue

The Velvet Off-Shoulder Corset Dress in Dark Blue is the quieter choice. Dark blue velvet reads close to black at night and shows its colour under warm light, which makes it a strong dinner and theatre dress. Pair it with the Velvet Fitted Jacket with Satin Collar in Dark Blue, $2,770, for a matched look, and choose silver jewellery.

How does Rasario sizing work for this dress?

Rasario uses French sizing, and the house chart reads UK = FR minus 30. That is different from many generic charts online, which wrongly list FR36 as a UK8. On the Rasario chart FR36 is a UK6.

• FR34 = UK4
• FR36 = UK6
• FR38 = UK8
• FR40 = UK10
• FR42 = UK12
• FR44 = UK14
• FR46 = UK16

The body chart starts at FR34 with a 31.5 in chest, 23.6 in waist and 34.6 in hips, and runs to FR46 at 40.9 in chest, 33.1 in waist and 44.1 in hips. Because the bodice is a corset, measure your waist and bust and choose by the larger of the two. Many sizes are made to order, and each Coveti product page shows which sizes are ready to ship and which are made to order. The full chart is in our Rasario size guide, FR to UK.

Ready to ship versus made to order

On the Red, UK6 (FR36) and UK8 (FR38) are ready to ship. Every other size, and the Black and Dark Blue versions, are made to order in Moscow. If your event has a fixed date, start with the ready-to-ship sizes; if your size is made to order, allow for that on the product page before you commit. Delivery and returns detail is on the Coveti returns page.

How to style the velvet corset midi

Cover for a cold night

A strapless dress in December needs a plan for the walk outside. A cape is the softest option over a corset. A cropped jacket is the sharpest. The FW26 Velvet Fitted Jacket with Satin Collar in Black, $2,770, works over all three colours. More options are in our guide to velvet jackets for evening.

Shoes

The straight skirt and back slit show the ankle, so the shoe matters. A pointed pump keeps the line long; a slingback suits a heated room. Browse designer pumps and slingbacks.

Jewellery

A strapless neckline frees the neck and ears, so statement earrings do more than a necklace. Keep the bag small; a hard clutch suits the structure of the bodice. See earrings and the best designer evening clutch bags.

The separates route

If you love the lacing but want separates, the FW26 Velvet Top with Lacing in Red is $2,370 in 60% viscose 40% silk velvet, with front lacing and a peplum flare. Pair it with the Velvet Midi Skirt with a Yoke in Black, $1,560. Read our edit of velvet tops for evening for more.

How to care for silk velvet

Follow the care label sewn into the dress, and take it to a dry cleaner experienced with silk and velvet rather than cleaning it at home. Velvet pile crushes under weight and pressure, so hang the dress on a padded hanger with space around it, and do not fold it into a drawer. Steam from a distance to lift creases; an iron pressed flat on velvet can leave a permanent shine. When you travel, pack it on top of the case in a breathable garment bag.

Where it fits among Rasario velvet dresses

At $4,190 this dress sits a little below the FW26 median at Coveti of $4,430, and above the median for all Rasario pieces, $3,240. If you want the same velvet with more volume, the FW26 Velvet Maxi Dress with Panniers and Puff Sleeves in Black is $6,710. For a second FW26 velvet corset midi, the Velvet Midi Dress with Corset in Black is $4,430 and is ready for cocktail dress codes; see winter cocktail dresses.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the Rasario velvet corset dress?

The Rasario Velvet Corset Midi Dress with Lacing is $4,190 at Coveti. The price is the same in Red, Black and Dark Blue. It is part of the Fall Winter 2026/27 collection.

What is the Rasario velvet corset dress made of?

It is made of 80% viscose 20% silk velvet. The bodice is a strapless sculpted corset with back lacing. It is made in the Rasario atelier in Moscow.

What size should I order in Rasario?

Rasario uses French sizing, and the house chart reads UK = FR minus 30, so FR36 is a UK6 and FR38 is a UK8. Choose by the larger of your bust and waist measurements because the bodice is a corset. The house model is 175cm and wears FR36.

Which sizes are ready to ship?

On the Red version, UK6 and UK8 are ready to ship and other sizes are made to order. The Black and Dark Blue versions are made to order. Each Coveti product page shows the current status for every size.

How long is the skirt?

The skirt is 87cm long on FR36 and has a slit at the back. On the 175cm house model it falls below the knee. Shorter wearers will see it fall lower on the calf.