Velvet dress in soft pile, often called velour

Every velvet dress on this page is sewn for fall and winter, from dense velvet with a short soft pile that plenty of people also call velour. You’ll find minis, midis, maxis and floor-length gowns, mostly with long sleeves, in colors from black and blue to burgundy, beige and a coppery chocolate brown.

Wedding, bar or office party, and the length for each

Length decides most of it. For a wedding or a gala it’s maxi or floor-length, plus a heel you can actually walk in all night. The office party and the theater want a velvet dress in midi length with long sleeves, like our fitted burgundy one with a V-neck, which also works for an anniversary dinner at a restaurant. You’ll want a sturdy heel and a small bag with that one.

A birthday at a bar is mini territory. Our chocolate mini with a round neck covers your arms and shoulders and shows your legs, and that balance is handy on a day that goes from your desk straight to a restaurant booking. Soft folds gather it from the waist to the hip, and the hem crosses over at an angle.

Planning something dressier for the cold months? Our formal winter picks sit on a page of their own.

Black, navy, burgundy and the lighter shades

Black’s the color we make most in velvet, with blue close behind, then red and burgundy. Each one wants its own jewelry. Blue goes with silver, a thin chain and small silver earrings. Burgundy likes thin black tights, patent pumps and gold earrings. Beige is the soft one, still festive, with nude shoes in the evening or beige boots once it’s freezing, and a pendant on a fine chain sits right in the V of the wrap.

Don’t skip the marbled blue mini. Its pattern does the decorating.

Want to compare one color across every length? Open all the black velvet, the red velvet styles or the emerald and other greens.

Frequently asked questions

Can I wear velvet during the day?

With the right layer, yes. Put a chunky sweater over the shoulders of the marbled mini and add boots.

What coat goes over a velvet mini?

Something short and dark. That way the hem doesn’t vanish under it, and the velvet dress still shows.

Does the chocolate wrap stretch?

It’s cut from stretch velvet, so it hugs the body without getting in the way when you walk. The drape gathers at the waist and hides the tummy.

How do I keep the pile looking good?

Turn it wrong side out, keep the wash cold and under 30 °C on the delicate setting, and skip wringing. Dry it hanging, not on a heater, and use a steamer on the inside instead of an iron. Then choose your length and open the size table before you order.