Collection: CEM

The CEM look: sculpted gowns and party minis

CEM builds most of its evening pieces around the body. The Vyre Asymmetric Sleeve Maxi Dress is a mermaid cut with a round neck, one dramatic sleeve and ruching across the torso, while the Asha Ruched Maxi Dress softens the same idea into an A-line with a sweetheart neckline. The Vana Draped Maxi Dress is a halter sheath finished with glitter, and the Elia Mermaid Maxi Dress and Cyrille Sequin Maxi Dress follow the floor length formula for black tie nights.

For shorter lengths, the Sola Rhinestone Mini Dress and Nola Fringe Mini Dress bring movement and shine, and the Cira Bodycon Mini Dress is the clean, fitted option. Fabrics across the range are chiffon, crepe, mesh and spandex blends, so expect either fluid drape or a firm, contoured fit. The Raya Trapezoid Cape, with its high neck and wide draped sleeves, is the piece to throw over any of them.

Sets, tops and tailored separates

CEM also makes coordinated sets that read as one outfit: the Vera Ruched Set is a bodycon two piece with a sweetheart neckline, and the Riva Cowl Set and Mira Chain Set are evening alternatives to a dress. You will find them in co-ord sets. On the tailored side, the Selayne Structured Long Sleeved Crepe Blazer, Hadlee Straight Wide Leg Crepe Floor Length Pants and Lira Sweetheart Top with the Lira A-line Skirt mix with the rest of your wardrobe for work dinners and smart daytime events.

When to wear CEM

Customers buy CEM for anniversaries, cocktail parties, birthdays and wedding guest dressing, with the lighter minis going on vacation. Long-sleeve and high-neck styles such as the Kaelis Sheath Bishop Sleeved Crepe Floor Length Dress and Cairo A-line Bishop Sleeved Chiffon Ankle Length Dress give full coverage and are the pieces Gulf customers pick for Ramadan gatherings and family evenings. Browse the full gowns collection and wedding guest edit for more floor length options.

How does CEM fit?

Bodycon and mermaid styles are cut close, so follow the size chart for bust and hip rather than your usual size. A-line and sheath chiffon dresses have more ease through the skirt. Floor length gowns are long; check the length note on each product if you are under average height or plan to wear flats.

How do I style a CEM mini dress?

Keep accessories minimal when the dress carries rhinestones or fringe. A plain heeled sandal and a small clutch let the Sola Rhinestone Mini Dress or Opal Fringe Mini Dress do the work. For cooler venues, add the Raya Trapezoid Cape or a structured blazer. More short styles are in mini dresses and party clothing.