Long sleeve velvet dresses from mini to floor length

Pick a hem for the party you’re going to

Got plans that go from work straight to dinner? Go short. From shoulder to hem, our black wrap mini is 87 cm long, and it ends above your knee. The blue turtleneck mini adds one more centimeter. When the invitation says cocktail, a velvet cocktail dress at that length with sheer tights and heels is right, and in January you can trade them for tall boots and opaque tights.

Midis are for longer nights. Think a fortieth birthday dinner, the theater, or a family celebration where older relatives sit at your table. The emerald turtleneck midi with a belt even goes to the office under a black blazer.

Then the long ones. Maxi and floor-length gowns cover more, and several open the shoulders or keep just one sleeve. Wear those to a black tie evening or a winter wedding.

Necklines, colors and how velvet fits

Most of our velvet is cut close to the body. A round neck or a turtleneck keeps things covered, so earrings can be bigger. With a V-neck or a wrap front, your collarbones are on show, so a small pendant on a fine chain fits in.

Color changes the mood more than you’d think. Black and navy blue are the easy ones. Burgundy, red and emerald look rich by candlelight, while powder pink, beige and chocolate brown feel softer and warmer. Not sure which shade is yours? Hold two of them up to your face in daylight.

Our chocolate wrap mini is sewn from stretch velvet, so it hugs and still lets you walk freely, and its draping gathers at the waist. Not every style is cut from stretch velvet, though, so lift your arms and sit down at the fitting before you settle on a size. We make each one in XS to XL.

For more pile in every length, see the full velvet range or the short velvet styles. Covered arms in other fabrics are on our long-sleeved dress page.

Frequently asked questions

Is velvet the same as velour?

For our dresses, yes. It’s velvet, which lots of people call velour.

Will a long sleeve velvet dress be too warm indoors?

We make it as a cold-season dress. In a chilly hall that’s a plus, and you won’t need a wrap on top.

Which color is easiest to wear to several events?

Black or navy. They work at a wedding, a work party and a theater night, and you can change the look with earrings alone.

How do I get creases out?

Steam it from the inside. Don’t press an iron on the pile.