A great velvet dress is one of the most timeless investment pieces you’ll find. Loved for their rich texture, deep colour and luxe feel, velvet dresses for women are perfect for winter events, evening occasions and festive celebrations. In this guide, discover the different types of velvet we have in our latest collection, how to style a velvet dress – and the best occasions to wear one.
Velvet dresses are your winter wardrobe’s best friend. Cosy and comfy but with dialled up drama – they’re everything you want for a winter occasion. Surprisingly versatile, you can dress them up with heels and faux-fur or dress them down with knee-high boots and an oversized leather handbag.
With a tactile touch and elegant drape, velvet dresses look amazing on everybody. Thanks to its plush texture, velvet gives any outfit a luxe and interesting allure.
For parties, velvet mini dresses are a must. Fun, playful and flirty – they tick all the boxes.
For dinner parties, velvet midi dresses are the perfect smart-casual choice. Look out for velvet devore styles, which featuring burnt-out velvet patterns, they feel less formal than a full velvet dress but give a perfect nod to the trend.
Velvet is perfect for formal events. For Christmas parties, winter weddings, black-tie events or New Year’s Eve parties, go all-out with a velvet maxi dress featuring statement sleeves or design details like embroidery or embellished trims.
Our stylist answers your velvet questions…
Choose knee-high boots for a smart-casual look, metallic sandals for a classic and timeless aesthetic or leopard-print slingbacks for a bold, modern edge.
For full glamour, it has to be a faux-fur coat or jacket. Nothing else compares.
Silver or gold clutch bags always looks so elegant with velvet dresses. When it comes to other accessories, a velvet or embellished headband can dial up the drama as can a pair of statement earrings.
Feeling inspired? Discover our collection of affordable velvet dresses for every occasion.
