Elegant Black and White Dresses

Black & White Dresses

It befits every woman to have a little black dress waiting in her wardrobe for when an invitation presents itself or when a dress code is requisite, but we’re here to recommend another versatile must-have to add to your wardrobe: the black and white dress. Black and white dresses are a modern and exciting alternative to the classic LBD. Tadashi Shoji's panoply of elegant black and white dresses is sure to enchant because each white and black dress imbues casual ease with a touch of glitz.

A Tadashi Shoji black white dress is never boring in part to tactile fabrics, embellished detailing, and soft, flattering volumes. Matte or shimmering, sheer or glossy, textured or smooth, structural or ethereal—whichever little black and white dress your heart desires, you are sure to find on Tadashishoji.com. Our black and white store dresses emphasize accentuating your figure. A standout style includes the white top black bottom dress in which a white bodice is paired with the slenderizing elegance of a long black skirt to deliver a contemporary take on modern occasion dressing. To highlight your décolletage, look for V-plunge bodices, wide necklines that graze the shoulders, and sheer illusions that draw the eye upwards. Plus, you can’t go wrong with a waistline-flattering A-line silhouette, especially if you’re pear-shaped.

Black and white party dresses are graphic, bold, and pack a punch. They create sophisticated statements with their sartorial color blocking. A half black half white dress is one you can wear time and again because these youthful styles are ageless. Furthermore, black and white evening dresses, enhanced by the play between matte and shine, exude extra doses of evening glamour. Matte fabrics like textured crepe is a staple in special occasion dressmaking. It I s a lightweight fabric that wonderfully emphasizes draping, is comfortable to wear, and is wrinkle-resistant. Meanwhile, matte’s complement, shine, is evident in light-catching paillettes, jet-black beading, and non-heirloom pearls applied as an all-over treatment.

Tadashi Shoji is recognized for his effortless, red-carpet elegance. He celebrates the feminine figure, accentuating curves while upholding a tasteful refinement, he sculpts fabric on the body, and each black and white dress is a wearable work of art. Not only that, Tadashi Shoji uses dressmaking techniques customarily reserved for couture to create his black and white dresses. Detailed cutwork and asymmetric style lines conceal darts and seams, producing an almost seamless effect. Many fabrics are utilized when designing our edit of black and white styles, including textured crepe, cord-embroidered tulle, chiffon, georgette, and evening-quality jersey. Cord embroidery is the process of sewing cording onto the fabric to create texture. Black and white silhouettes with cord-embroidered embellishment are texture-rich and special occasion-worthy. Georgette and chiffon are often confused with each other. Our georgette black and white dresses feature a semi-transparent, lightweight fabric, whereas chiffon is more sheer, and while they are both flowy, georgette is slightly heavier than chiffon. Lastly, all Tadashi Shoji embroideries and prints are custom-designed in-house. He and his design team develop new artwork to coincide with each season’s inspiration.

In addition to an exciting selection of fabric options, our black and white silhouettes are available in an assortment of shapes and lengths. Black and white minis are always party-ready, and calf-sweeping midis can easily take you from day to night. Meanwhile, a black and white maxi dress is as versatile as they come because it can be worn to many occasions, including black-tie celebrations, weddings held in the evening, and fundraising galas. Elegant, glamorous, and bold, white and black gowns boast feminine styling and exquisite details.

To accommodate varying statures and shoe heights, our black and white gowns are designed to run long. That is why tadashishoji.com offers com complimentary hemming. Visit our complimentary hemming page to learn more about our complimentary hemming program for black and white dresses, including requesting a hemming form or scheduling a virtual hemming consultation. In addition, Tadashishoji.com offers free ground shipping to orders within the US. If you’re living outside the US, free international shipping for orders greater than $250 is available for a limited time. If you are shopping plus size dresses, please send an inquiry to our customer care team, and a stylist will coordinate with you to find your black and white plus size dress.

Do you have your eye on a few styles and need to know which ones are best for you? Book a virtual styling appointment. Our virtual stylists bring their wealth of special occasion dresses to you. Held via Zoom, our one-on-one video calls offer personalized assistance to help you shop for a black and white dress that fits your needs best, is most suitable for your occasion, and will make you feel most beautiful. To book your virtual style consultation, visit our virtual appointments page.

Because comfort and fit are fundamental for Tadashi Shoji, black and white dresses for women are constructed with a tailored jersey lining. The lining's concealed seaming and darting provide the foundation of Tadashi Shoji's impeccable fit. After all, a black and white dress must feel like it was made for you. So, put your LBDs on notice. There is a new wardrobe star in town: the timeless, elegant, versatile, and chic black and white dress. It’s a style that can take you from day to night, that is occasion-versatile, and that’s easy to wear. So, shop your next black and white dress on tadashishoji.com.