An easy option for cold season nights out, this dress is cut from rich velvet with long sleeves and a fitted midi silhouette that runs close to the body from the shoulder down to the knee. The velvet has enough weight to hold its shape and drape cleanly, without feeling stiff or heavy to wear.

The neckline drapes into a soft cowl rather than sitting flat against the collarbone, and a ruched gather at the hip adds shape without adding bulk. The fit sits closer to the body than a typical relaxed dress, so it's worth going with your usual size rather than sizing up for room the cut doesn't need.

Because it reads dressier than a daytime midi dress, it works well as a cocktail dress or a holiday party dress on its own, and just as easily under a blazer or coat for an office holiday event. The long sleeves and covered shoulders make it comfortable for cooler rooms and evening temperatures without needing a wrap.

Style it with boots or heeled sandals for a night out, or with flats and a cardigan for a lower key gathering. It's a one piece, minimal styling option for anyone who wants a long sleeve velvet dress that already does most of the work.