Navy blue formal dresses in velvet, mini to floor-length

Nearly every navy blue formal dress here is velvet, a deep blue pile that looks festive with no sequins at all. The rest are sparkly knits and one summer satin. If you’d say formal navy dress, you’re in the right place.

Going floor-length in deep blue velvet

A winter wedding, a reception or the theater asks for length. We sew three gowns that reach the floor.

The mermaid follows the body down to the knee and then flares, so walking and posing are both easy. In a chilly hall you’ll be glad of its round neck and full-length sleeves. Choose your size by the hips, since that’s where the shape sits.

Gown number two pairs a boat neck with long sleeves, and the velvet is dense enough to keep you warm on the way in. The third is dark navy with off-shoulder draping that gathers the fabric into soft folds. In warm lamplight it turns almost inky. Skip the necklace with that one. Long earrings and hair worn up show the line of the shoulders.

Wear heels or platforms with all three so the hem clears the floor. Try them with your shoes before the event.

Shorter navy for parties and dinners

Midi lengths cover a family celebration, a christening or a work dinner. One has a boat neck and goes to the office with a blazer, and then the blazer comes off at night. Another has a high stand collar and a slit at the leg. Then there’s the pleated one, fine folds of velvet that come alive with each step, and it’s calm enough for everyday outings too.

Prefer short? The minis include a velvet turtleneck about 88 cm from the shoulder, a one-sleeve style and a marble-patterned velvet that shifts in the light. Thin tights and heels suit them, or ankle boots once there’s snow.

Want sparkle? Pick the lurex wrap midi with long sleeves. It’s a stretchy knit, so it won’t press at the table during a long dinner.

Silver sits nicely with navy, pearls too. A small clutch in silver or black keeps attention on the velvet. We make each of these in XS to XL. For more of the color, see navy in everyday cuts, the long navy styles or our velvet dresses beyond navy.