Long green dresses in emerald velvet, maxi and floor-length
Our long green dress comes in two versions, and each one is emerald velvet cut with a slit up one leg. One is a maxi with sleeves to the wrist, the other sweeps the floor and leaves the shoulders bare.
Two emerald velvet cuts for a cold-weather celebration
Start with the maxi, model 1616. Its long sleeves keep your arms covered at a winter party, and the slit lets the hem move when you walk. Dense pile does the decorating. You won’t miss sequins.
Model 1361 is the more formal of the pair. It fits close through the bust and hips, opens the shoulder line and stops the sleeves at three-quarter length, which is why we’d send it to a wedding, a prom or a formal reception before anywhere else. Pull your hair back or pin it up so the neck stays on show.
So which one’s yours? If the night means a coat check, a cold parking lot and a long walk to the door, take the maxi with full sleeves. Ballroom and lots of photos? Go bare-shouldered.
Heels, gold and a coat that hides the hem
Your shoes peek out of a long green dress every time the slit opens, so wear heels you actually like looking at. They also lift the hem off the floor and keep you from treading on it. Gold earrings and a clutch with gold hardware sit well next to emerald.
Outdoors, the maxi wants a coat that ends below the knee, or a long puffer, so velvet doesn’t peek out at the bottom. With the off-shoulder gown we’d rather use a short faux fur or a wrap, since you’ll slip it off the minute you’re inside. Velvet’s warmer than satin, so the table by the door won’t feel drafty. We’d still bring a warm scarf for the ride home in January.
Curious how this shade looks in a shorter cut? Our emerald styles go down to mini, and the green velvet page gathers every velvet piece in this color. Guests can also browse green outfits for a wedding.
Frequently asked questions
Which size fits a close-cut emerald gown?
Both cuts hug the body, so your bust and hip numbers count for more than the label you usually buy. We sew each one in XS to XL. Landed halfway? Message our manager before you order.
Is green a safe color for a wedding guest?
It’s one of the safest. Nobody will mistake emerald for bridal white, and the floor-length cut suits an evening dress code.
Should I try it on with my shoes?
Yes, with the exact pair you’ll wear. Only then can you see whether the hem clears the floor.
What’s the safest way to clean green velvet?
Wash it at 30 °C or below, skip the wringing and let it dry on a hanger well away from the radiator.
