velvet dress

Soft formal garment

A velvet dress is a dress made from velvet—a soft, dense fabric with a distinctive pile that catches light and feels luxurious to the touch.

Velvet dresses are associated with elegance and formal occasions: She wore a deep red velvet dress to the holiday party.

The fabric's richness makes even simple silhouettes look dressy.

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soft · soft touch · plush · evening · evening wear · elegant · red carpet · burgundy · crushed · smooth · formal · formal attire · texture · rich · flowing · cocktail · black · drape

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Opposites
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formality/occasion

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weight/season

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Top 100,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G