Burgundy short dresses for winter parties and dates

Finding a hem you can sit down in

How short is short? That depends on your height, and it’s the first thing we’d settle. Our marsala velvet wrap measures 88 cm. The jersey style with a tiered flounce skirt is offered in more than one length. Its shortest version is 80 cm, the middle one is 88 cm and the longest runs 92–94 cm, so you can match it to your height and to the shoes you plan to wear.

Test it properly. Walk across the room, then sit on a chair. If you keep tugging at the skirt, take the longer option. Simple as that.

Velvet for the evening, jersey for the afternoon

Velvet is the party fabric here. Its deep pile looks best by candlelight and string lights, which is why the round-neck burgundy short dress with a closed top belongs at an office celebration or a birthday dinner. The wrap in the same fabric adds a V that you tighten or loosen yourself. Who wears this shade best? We think it’s lovely on dark-haired women and against fair, warm-toned skin, and gold jewelry sits next to it more warmly than silver.

The boldest cut covers a single arm and leaves the opposite shoulder uncovered. It fits close, so wear smooth underwear and a strapless bra. Gold hoop earrings suit it. A necklace doesn’t, because the shoulder is already the focus.

And the jersey one? It’s the daytime one, made for coffee with friends or an October walk under the trees. The bodice is fitted, the fabric is soft and elastic, and nothing about it gets in your way during a long day.

Tights, boots and a coat for the cold walk there

All of these are cold-season dresses, so legs need a plan. Thin black tights and patent pumps go with velvet at a party. On a frosty night, switch to tall boots and matte tights. With the jersey dress we’d pull on ankle boots and opaque tights.

Over a wrap neckline, choose a straight coat or a short fur jacket, since neither one covers the V. Sizes run XS to XL, and an L equals a US 10. See longer hems in this shade on the burgundy dress page, or stay with the fabric and browse velvet minis in other colors.

Frequently asked questions

Is marsala the same color as burgundy?

Close, but deeper. Marsala looks its best in winter under warm light.

Should I size up in the jersey dress?

No need. The fabric is elastic, so take your usual size and spend your attention on the length instead.

How do I clean velvet once the night is over?

Flip the dress inside out before it goes in the machine, choose the delicate program and don’t let the water go above 30 °C. A steamer held to the wrong side deals with creases.

Where can I find a dressier burgundy look?

Our burgundy evening styles include the long gowns. There’s also a close-up on wrap and one-shoulder cuts among the burgundy minis.