Royal blue dresses in velvet and knit

Monday at the office in blue rib and pleats

Start with the dull part of the week, because a royal blue dress earns its keep at the office too. The V on our blue rib midi is shallow, just enough neck for a meeting. Gray blazer, loafers, out the door by eight.

Pleated velvet is a little dressier. The fine folds move when you walk, and for work we’d throw a thin gray sweater over your shoulders and leave the oversized tote at home in favor of a small shoulder bag. Then there’s the boat-neck velvet midi, which ends around mid-calf. Wear it with a jacket at your desk. At seven, take the jacket off. That’s the whole trick.

A January wedding, a theater night, long velvet

Scared you’ll freeze at a winter wedding? We’d send you straight to our long velvet gown with a boat neck. It’s dense and warm, and the sleeves go all the way down, so the shawl can stay home. Wear heels with it so the hem stays off the dance floor. Right before you head out, brush the pile lightly and the blue looks even again.

Earrings with stones for New Year’s Eve. Tiny studs for a premiere.

For the theater, there’s a velvet midi with a slit at the side that only opens when you take a step. Heels and sheer tights, nothing more.

Lurex and short velvet for a party in December

The lurex midi in an electric shade shows up even in a dim restaurant. It ties at the waist with a belt, and the knit stretches, which you’ll appreciate after dessert. Going away for the holidays? The velvet turtleneck mini rolls into a suitcase and comes out ready to wear. It’s 88 cm from shoulder to hem.

Silver jewelry with this blue, almost always, because next to it gold tends to look heavier. If you’d like a shade closer to midnight, our navy styles are worth a look. Lighter tones are on the page with every shade of blue.

Frequently asked questions

What goes over a long velvet dress in winter?

A straight coat or a wide shawl. Neither one flattens the pile.

Can I iron blue velvet?

Not on the pile. Steam it from the inside, and after a cool wash let it hang on a hanger far from the radiator.

Which size should I order in the marble velvet mini?

Go by your hips. The velvet is dense and stretches, and it sits close all the way to the hem, which is 87 cm long.

Is there a royal blue dress for prom?

Yes, we keep those on a separate page of blue looks for prom night. Each one comes in XS to XL. If you’re a US 10, start with our L.