Velvet Dresses: Designer Black Velvet & Holiday Dresses

Velvet dresses at Coveti: designer velvet and devoré velvet dresses in stock, from sculpted black gowns to cord velour midis, by Rasario, Avaro Figlio, ME+EM, Patou, Carolina Herrera, Simkhai, Bernadette and Saiid Kobeisy. Every dress on this page is in stock and named for its velvet, the fabric of the party season. Shop more in evening gowns, cocktail dresses and wedding guest dresses.

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See more party dresses on the sequin dresses, satin dresses and lace dresses pages, and every length in designer dresses. For every festive style in one place, shop our party dresses edit.

Black velvet dresses

A black velvet dress is the most useful party dress you can own: richer than crepe and softer than satin. Rasario sculpts black velvet into corseted midis and open-back gowns, and Patou and Bernadette make black velvet minis and midis.

Jewel-tone velvet dresses

Velvet makes colour look deeper. Midnight blue, sapphire, burgundy, red and rust all glow in velvet under evening light, from Avaro Figlio’s midnight blue mermaid gown to Bernadette’s red velvet.

Velvet gowns and maxi dresses

A velvet gown is the classic choice for a winter black tie, a gala and a Christmas wedding. Avaro Figlio, Rasario, Saiid Kobeisy and Bernadette make floor-length velvet. See our evening gowns for more.

Velvet mini and midi dresses

A velvet midi works for Christmas lunch and a holiday party, and a velvet mini for New Year’s Eve.

How to style a velvet dress

Velvet is rich on its own, so keep the rest simple. Satin and suede shoes in black, metallic and jewel tones suit it, and gold and pearl jewellery warm it up. Sheer black tights work with a velvet mini in winter.

Frequently asked questions

When can you wear a velvet dress?

Velvet is a cold-weather fabric, at its best from October to February: holiday parties, Christmas, New Year’s Eve and winter weddings.

Can you wear a velvet dress to a wedding?

Yes, to an autumn and winter wedding and an evening reception. Choose a jewel tone like burgundy, emerald and sapphire, and avoid white and ivory velvet.

What shoes go with a velvet dress?

Satin, suede and metallic heels suit velvet best. Black works with every colour, and a velvet shoe in the same shade looks polished.

What is devoré velvet?

Devoré, also called burnout velvet, is velvet with part of the pile burned away to leave a sheer pattern against the plush areas.

How do you care for a velvet dress?

Dry clean it, steam out creases from the inside, and hang it with space around it so the pile does not crush.

What jewellery goes with a velvet dress?

Gold and pearls warm velvet up; keep to one statement piece, such as drop earrings and a cocktail ring.

Is a velvet dress warm enough for winter?

Yes. Velvet is dense and warm, so a velvet midi with tights and a coat suits winter evenings.

What is the difference between velvet and velour?

Velvet is woven with a short, dense pile, traditionally in silk; velour is a knitted version, softer and stretchier.

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