Long burgundy dresses with sleeves for a winter celebration

Wrist-length sleeves if you’d rather leave the shawl at home

Two of the gowns cover your arms completely. On the round-neck one, the whole silhouette stays closed and only the slit adds movement. Because the sleeve keeps you warm, you won’t need a cover-up for the evening. Its velvet has a deep wine shade, and in the warm light of a banquet room it looks darker still.

The maxi works the same way. Its slit opens only when you step, which makes dancing easy, and your shoes will be on view. Choose patent or suede ones close to the dress color.

Three-quarter sleeves under an open shoulder line

Prefer to show a little skin? Both off-shoulder gowns reach the floor. The sleeve stops past the elbow and leaves your wrist free, and that’s the place for a bracelet or a watch. No necklace, though. Your shoulders already do that job, and long gold earrings are what we’d wear against burgundy. Pull your hair into a low bun so the neck and collarbones show.

One of the two hugs the figure from its open neckline to the hem, with a big side slit. That fit is snug. Take your bust and hip measurements first, then choose a size between XS and XL.

Getting a floor-length hem right before the event

How long is too long? It depends on your heels. Try the dress with the exact pair you’ve set aside, take a few steps, then sit down. In heels the hem shouldn’t brush the floor, and you’re less likely to step on it. For the street, plan on a coat that ends below the knee.

After the party, the velvet gets a cool wash turned inside out, 30 °C at most, and dries on a hanger well clear of any heater.

If a long burgundy dress with sleeves isn’t quite it, we have more burgundy gowns at full length, the same color with long sleeves in shorter cuts and everything we sew in burgundy.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I wear a long burgundy dress with sleeves?

Winter weddings, a company holiday party, an anniversary at a restaurant. The off-shoulder gowns also suit a prom or a New Year’s ball.

Gold or silver jewelry with burgundy velvet?

Gold. It looks warm on the wine color. Keep the bag small and plain so the dress stays the main thing.

Is velvet warm enough for a winter venue?

Yes. It’s a dense fabric and it keeps heat in, which is why we sew these gowns for the cold season.

Does burgundy velvet look good in photos?

It does. Velvet has a soft sheen, and the deep color comes out well both in the hall and in evening pictures.