23 Knit Evening Dresses for an Edgy Take on Black-Tie

Spring social calendars are beginning to fill, and the need for foolproof eveningwear options is abundant. Fortunately for us, designers eased back into the formalwear category with a hero item: the knit gown. Made from classic yarn materials in maxi-length proportions, knit evening dresses took center stage across the runways as a must-have buy of the season.

Psychedelic prints on body-con stretch knit featured in the Brandon Maxwell show. Jersey column dresses with exciting draping and metalwork were highlights at Loewe. The slightly sheer, fluid maxis at Proenza Schouler begged to be taken out for a night on the town. But what makes this season’s interpretation modern?

The gownlike silhouettes are paired with luxurious lightweight knit fabrics for comfort and ease—think spun cashmere, crocheted silk knit, and ribbed cotton, all familiar to your day-to-day wardrobe. Added adornments with eye-catching details such as cutouts and hardware or dazzling prints and bold colors take these shapes from the everyday to showstoppers. Below, shop 23 knit evening dresses perfect for your next night out.