A black dress with statement sleeves for black tie adds visual interest through the sleeve construction alone. The body of the dress is usually simple and minimal. The sleeves might be puffed or draped or off the shoulder or structured in an unusual way. This detail becomes the focal point. The rest of the dress stays restrained so the sleeves do not read as costume. Usually knee length or midi. The fabric of the dress body is often plain and structured while the sleeve fabric might have more fluidity or weight depending on the design. These black dresses with statement sleeves prove that one interesting design element in the right place creates presence without requiring embellishment.