Solace London Modest Dresses: Long Sleeves, High Necks and Full Lengths

Yes, Solace London has a Modest collection. The label tags more than 100 styles Modest at source: long-sleeved, high-necked, floor-length gowns in crepe and twill, many with drapes at the waist and none with cut-outs. They suit Eid, Ramadan evenings, Gulf weddings and religious ceremonies, in UK sizes 4 to 16.

Covered eveningwear is often an afterthought. At Solace London it is a full part of the range, with its own section on the brand’s site, and the covered gowns are cut with the same care as the strapless ones. This guide explains what to look for, and which styles cover what.

Shopping from the Gulf? Our guide to Solace London in Dubai and the Gulf covers where to buy in the region, and Solace London long sleeve dresses goes through every sleeve shape the label makes.

What makes a dress modest

Modest dressing means different things in different places, so we use four tests: sleeves to the wrist, a high neckline, a floor-length hem and a fit that does not cling. Solace London’s Modest tag usually covers the first three. The fourth depends on the fabric, and here the label’s close cut needs some thought.

The brand cuts its stretch knit crepe styles to sculpt the body. That is flattering, but it can be closer than some dress codes prefer. If you want a looser line, look for styles the brand describes as designed to skim the body, to fall away from the body, with a loose silhouette through the bodice.

Long-sleeved columns

The Olivia Maxi Dress in Dark Olive is the signature: a long-sleeved column with a high neck and a waterfall drape at the waist. The drape breaks the line across the body, which helps if you want coverage without a fitted look. It is one of the brand’s Icons and comes in several colours, including black, plum and crimson red.

The Corday Maxi Dress in Black is more tailored, a body-skimming maxi with exaggerated shoulders and a dramatic bell sleeve in bonded crepe. It skims rather than sculpts, so it is a good choice for a stricter dress code.

Blouson and loose shapes

For the most relaxed fit, the Sedgewick Maxi Dress in Ruby has a softly voluminous blouson bodice, a bias-cut collar and a small pleat at the waist, in stretch knit crepe with heavy satin. The brand describes it as a loose silhouette through the bodice, with stretch through the skirt.

The Delano Maxi Dress in Acai is a floor-length crystal-embellished kaftan with a high round neck and fluted sleeves. It is designed to fall away from the body, and it is the most festive covered style in the edit, ideal for Eid and evening celebrations.

Embellished covered gowns

For a wedding where guests dress up, crystal adds formality without showing more skin. The Marella Maxi Dress is a crystal-embellished column with a high mock neck in a lightweight woven crepe with stretch. The Denevue Maxi Dress has a high round neck, sculptural bracelet-length sleeves and a belt at the waist.

Modest styles compared

Dressing for Eid and Ramadan evenings

For iftar and suhoor gatherings, comfort over a long evening matters as much as coverage. A looser fit such as the Sedgewick suits a long evening, and so does the Delano kaftan. For Eid, a colour feels right: Solace London’s deep reds, plums and pinks are strong choices, and the crystal styles carry the occasion. Add a scarf in a matching tone if you cover your hair; the plain colours make matching easy.

Gulf weddings and formal ceremonies

Gulf weddings are often long, formal and lit for photographs. Floor-length, long-sleeved gowns in rich solid colours look right in that setting, and the embellished styles give the shine that evening calls for. For the mother of the bride, the Sedgewick and Corday are both comfortable for many hours. See our wider guide to modest evening dresses for more labels, and our mother of the bride dresses edit.

Saudi Arabia searches for Solace London more than any other Gulf country, and in Saudi searches the long sleeve dress is the most asked-for Solace London style, ahead of white dresses. For weddings and evening events in Riyadh and Jeddah, start with the long-sleeved columns in deep colours, and leave the white and cream styles to the bride. Our modest clothing in Saudi Arabia guide has more labels.

Colours for covered dressing

Covered gowns carry colour well because there is more of it. A long-sleeved column in a single deep shade reads rich and formal, and the brand’s plain colours make matching a scarf and an abaya easy. Ruby, plum, acai and dark olive suit evening events in winter. Soft pink and powder pink suit daytime gatherings. Black is formal and versatile for evening, and for Eid many women prefer a colour.

Layering under and over

A fine, fitted long-sleeved layer under a gown can add coverage at the neck and wrist without changing the line. Choose one in the same colour as the dress so it reads as part of it. Over the top, a long wrap in a matching tone works for travel between venues. Avoid bulky layers under the stretch styles, which are cut close.

Care for covered gowns

Long-sleeved styles take more wear at the cuffs and underarms, so dry clean them after each wear as the care label says. Store embellished styles flat in tissue to protect the crystals, and hang the plain crepes on a padded hanger.

Adapting other styles

If you love a style that is not covered, there are ways to adapt it. A one-shoulder gown with a long sleeve, such as the Newman, can be worn with a fine fitted layer beneath. An off-the-shoulder gown with long sleeves covers the arms but leaves the collarbone bare. For a strict dress code, stay with the Modest-tagged styles.

Long sleeves that fit

Sleeves are the hardest part of a covered gown to get right. If you have long arms, check the sleeve on the model: the brand’s models stand between 177 and 182 cm, so a sleeve that reaches the wrist on them will reach the wrist on most tall women. On shorter wearers, sleeves can be taken up at the cuff, but a bell sleeve such as the Corday’s and a fluted sleeve such as the Delano’s need a specialist, because the shaping sits at the hem. Close-fitting sleeves in stretch knit crepe move more easily than tailored ones in bonded crepe.

Shoes and accessories for covered gowns

A long-sleeved column looks best with a slim heel and a small bag, so the line stays long. A high neck suits statement earrings and no necklace. If you wear a headscarf, a plain silk one in the same tone as the dress keeps the look calm; a contrast colour works with a black gown. For a crystal-embellished style, keep the jewellery minimal and let the dress shine.

Modest bridal and engagement looks

For a nikah, an engagement party and a henna night, the covered styles in pale and festive colours are worth a look. A long-sleeved gown in soft pink suits a daytime ceremony, and an embellished column suits an evening party. For a bride who wants coverage, the Bridal range is mostly strapless, so pair it with a fitted long-sleeved layer, and choose a covered Modest style in a pale shade.

Fit and sizing

Modest styles in stretch knit crepe, such as the Olivia, take the brand’s size-down advice if you are between sizes, which gives a closer fit. If you want a looser line, ignore that and take your usual size, then a size larger if you prefer room. Our Solace London size guide has the full body chart. Most covered styles are floor length on tall models, so allow for a hem.

Browse every covered style on the Solace London brand page, and see our Solace London gowns guide for the full evening range. For weddings in particular, read Solace London wedding guest dresses.

Frequently asked questions

Does Solace London have a modest collection?

Yes. Solace London has a Modest section on its site and tags more than 100 styles Modest at source. They are mostly long-sleeved, high-necked, floor-length gowns in crepe and twill.

Which Solace London dresses have sleeves?

Long-sleeved Solace London styles include the Olivia, Corday, Sedgewick, Delano, Marella and Denevue. One-shoulder styles such as the Newman and Seldon have a single long sleeve.

Is Solace London good for Eid?

Yes. Solace London covered gowns in deep reds, plums and pinks suit Eid, and the crystal-embellished kaftan Delano is one of the most festive covered styles the brand makes.

Are Solace London modest dresses tight?

Some are close fitting. Solace London stretch knit crepe styles such as the Olivia sculpt the body. For a looser line, choose styles described as skimming, falling away from the body, with a loose bodice, such as the Corday, Delano and Sedgewick.

Can I wear Solace London to a religious ceremony?

Yes. Choose a Solace London style tagged Modest, with long sleeves, a high neck and a floor-length hem, and pick a colour over black for a daytime service.

What Solace London dress suits a mother of the bride?

The Solace London Sedgewick and Corday are comfortable for a long day and cover the arms, and the Olivia is a sharper choice for an evening wedding.

Is Solace London popular in Saudi Arabia?

Yes. Saudi Arabia is one of the largest markets for Solace London searches, ahead of the UAE, and the long sleeve dress is the most searched Solace London style there.

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