Green evening gowns in emerald velvet and lurex

Two emerald velvets that reach the floor

The first is for the big night. It follows the figure, leaves both shoulders open and covers the arms with a three-quarter sleeve, while a slit opens on the leg as you walk. We’d take it to a wedding or a formal reception with the hair pulled back, so the line of the neck stays visible.

Then there’s the maxi. Long sleeves, a slit on the leg and a dense pile that looks festive without one bead sewn on. It’s the green evening gown for a winter party where you’d rather not shiver. Wear heels with it. They show in the slit and lift the hem off the floor.

Velvet is warmer than satin, by the way. In a drafty hall you’ll notice.

When a green midi can stand in for a gown

Does the invitation really ask for floor length? If it says cocktail or festive, a midi is the easier call. Our emerald velvet wrap midi has long sleeves and a shallow V-neck, and the belt ties as tight or as loose as you want. There’s also a closed velvet midi with a round neck, quiet enough for the theater or a family celebration.

Lurex is the other route. The metallic thread shimmers by itself, and the deep green keeps that shine in check. One lurex midi ends at mid-calf, with long sleeves and a round neck. For a summer banquet we sew a short-sleeve midi in green satin, ruffled at the waistline. It’s silk-look satin, not natural silk.

Gold, heels and the fitting for a green evening gown

Emerald loves gold. Hoop earrings or a small clutch with gold hardware will do, because the fabric already carries the evening.

We sew every style here in XS to XL, and our velvet hugs the figure. Let the size chart and a tape measure choose for you, not habit. Trying the one-sleeve mini? Check that the bare shoulder lies flat and doesn’t slide.

From here, compare our long green dresses, look through everything we make in emerald, or open the full evening gown page for other colors.

Frequently asked questions

Are all of these green dresses floor length?

No. The off-shoulder velvet and the long-sleeve maxi are the long ones. Everything else is a midi or a mini, so read the length in each description.

Will velvet be too warm in a ballroom?

It’s warmer than satin, which helps in winter. If the room runs hot, the off-shoulder style gives you more air.

Which jewelry suits an emerald gown?

Gold. With open shoulders, earrings alone are plenty, and we’d leave the necklace in its box.

How do I wash green velvet?

Gently, in water no warmer than 30 °C, and don’t wring it out.