16 Velvet Dresses at Saks, Vince, and More

Posted by Martina Birk on Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Black Halo Arlo Draped Velvet Mini Dress

Arlo Draped Velvet Mini Dress

Black Halo Arlo Draped Velvet Mini Dress

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Puffed sleeves, gathered waist, and that bright red velvet: Black Halo has the epitome of a holiday dress. 

Alessandra Rich Embellished Velvet Minidress

Embellished Velvet Minidress

Alessandra Rich Embellished Velvet Minidress

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A sweetheart neckline and even sweeter buttons make for a nostalgic dress you'll wear way more than once.

Batsheva Carol Ruffled Crushed-Velvet Maxi Dress

Carol Ruffled Crushed-Velvet Maxi Dress

Batsheva Carol Ruffled Crushed-Velvet Maxi Dress

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Fashion insiders have long known Batsheva for its Victorian necklines and Laura Ashley-esque florals. For holiday, the designer's spin on crushed velvet is the way to go. 

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Mango Textured Short Dress

Textured Short Dress

Mango Textured Short Dress

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There's zero risk of buyer's remorse with this flirty mini dress. Its fluttery sleeves and skirt are made for twirling.

Vince Scoop Neck Slip Dress

Scoop Neck Slip Dress

Vince Scoop Neck Slip Dress

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There's nothing stuffy about this contemporary slip dress. The pistachio shade is so distinctive, you'll only need a minimalist earring for a full party look.

Saloni Camille Bows Dress

Camille Bows Dress

Saloni Camille Bows Dress

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We're on board with the fashion bow's return in all its forms, including the front of a velvet holiday dress. Saloni's peek-a-boo neckline and midi hemline keep those feminine details from overpowering the look.

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Reformation Minna Velvet Dress

Minna Velvet Dress

Reformation Minna Velvet Dress

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This emerald mini has so much layering potential. But if you'd prefer a longer skirt or sleeves, pay a visit to Ref's very expansive, partially on-sale velvet section.

Miu Miu Velvet Button-Front Dress

Velvet Button-Front Dress

Miu Miu Velvet Button-Front Dress

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Velvet minis have always been in Miu Miu's lane. Invest in this charming dress now, and have the satisfaction of owning it for the many velvet revisitations to come.

Hill House Home The Akilah Nap Dress

The Akilah Nap Dress

Hill House Home The Akilah Nap Dress

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To get a little more out of your velvet dress, look for a style you can wear multiple ways with the slight adjustment of a strap or hem. Hill House Home's Akilah, from the brand's first holiday collection, can be worn as a collarbone-skimming off-the-shoulder dress, or as a tank dress with a higher neckline. The dress hangs like a dream no matter which way you wear it.

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Eloquii Bustier Velvet Dress

Bustier Velvet Dress

Eloquii Bustier Velvet Dress

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Bustiers and corsets are another revival trend we wore (and re-wore) this year. Mix the structured tailoring with a dreamy velvet in extended sizes, and you have a head-turning party dress on your hands. 

Autumn Adeigbo Rowenna Floral Velvet Dress

Rowenna Floral Velvet Dress

Autumn Adeigbo Rowenna Floral Velvet Dress

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Everything's coming up roses with this bold dress. There's a little bit of '80s glamour in the puff sleeves, but the ruching through the hips and waist feel totally modern. 

Bardot Helena Velour Midi Dress

Helena Velour Midi Dress

Bardot Helena Velour Midi Dress

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Understated, elegant, and backed by Bloomingdale's Siboni. This little slip dress is a winter party essential, with or without a bodysuit layered underneath it. 

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Anthropologie Velvet Empire Waist Midi Dress

Velvet Empire Waist Midi Dress

Anthropologie Velvet Empire Waist Midi Dress

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Between the maxi tiered skirt, the blush pink velvet, and the low, tie-close back, this is the most romantic way to wear the trend. It's also available in plus and petite sizes. 

Sister Jane Aquarius Scoop Neck Mini Dress

Aquarius Scoop Neck Mini Dress

Sister Jane Aquarius Scoop Neck Mini Dress

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On any other dress, this crochet collar could get fussy. But the micro-mini velvet skirt keeps it modern. Patterned tights are  encouraged.

Tanya Taylor Justina Dress

Justina Dress

Tanya Taylor Justina Dress

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Tanya Taylor converted her usual watercolor prints to a metallic and velvet tapestry for holiday. Not only will this striking pattern set you apart, its semi-sheer sleeves will keep you cool anywhere.

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Free People Free People

Free People

Free People Free People

Credit: Saks Fifth Avenue

Here's an under-$150 velvet dress that would look ultra-rich with stiletto heels and riding boots alike.

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Halie LeSavage is the fashion commerce editor at Harper's BAZAAR. Her style reporting covers everything from reviewing the best designer products to profiling emerging brands and designers. Previously, she was the founding retail writer at Morning Brew and a fashion associate at Glamour.

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