Crepe fabric at midi length is automatically elegant and appropriate. The way crepe drapes creates a beautiful line from waist to hem without clinging or requiring careful movement. Black crepe is specifically designed to photograph well in formal occasions and it behaves the same way in person. The midi length reaches below the knee which adds formality without the full length of an evening gown. Crepe has enough weight to move gracefully without volume or fullness. A simple neckline and minimal detail let the fabric and the length do the work. These are the midi crepe dresses that earn their formality through the fabric choice and proportion rather than any applied detail.