Navy maxi dresses in velvet for winter weddings and galas

Every maxi navy dress on this page is velvet, cut to the floor and made for the cold season. There are a few, each with its own neckline, so the real choice is how much skin you’d like to show.

Mermaid, drape or boat neck

Afraid of freezing at a December wedding? Model 1348 is the warm one. Long sleeves, a boat neckline and dense velvet keep you covered, and you won’t need a wrap inside the hall. It suits a theater night as well as a reception with an evening dress code.

Model 1349 is a mermaid. It follows the body down to the knee, then flares, so walking and posing both feel easy. Up top it stays modest, closed at the neck and covered to the wrist. The deep blue looks rich in evening photos, which is why it’s our pick for a wedding where the camera never stops. Because the shape hugs the hips, choose your size by your hip measurement.

Want bare shoulders? Model 1452 is the dark navy one with draping, three-quarter sleeves and an open shoulder line. Folds of velvet sweep across the body, and under warm restaurant bulbs the blue turns nearly as dark as ink. Take it to a prom, a photo session or the last party of December. We’d skip the necklace here and pick long earrings, with the hair up.

Shoes, silver and the trip from the car

Each of these needs heels or a platform. Otherwise the hem drags along the floor all night. Do the fitting in the shoes you’ll actually wear.

Silver sits well with navy. Earrings with stones suit a midnight countdown, while a theater opening only needs small studs. Keep the hair gathered so the neckline stays visible. A clutch in black, silver or the dress color won’t compete with the deep blue of the pile.

For the street, throw on a short faux fur or a straight coat that leaves the hem free. A straight cut won’t crush the folds on model 1452.

Comparing shades? Our navy blue dresses include shorter lengths, and the blue maxi page has brighter tones. For other colors in long velvet, see velvet styles.