This long sleeve velvet maxi dress is built for the coldest weeks of the party season. A high stand collar and a vertical button placket close cleanly from the neckline to the waist, giving the bodice a polished, structured line. The waist is cinched for a defined shape, and the skirt flares into a full maxi length with a front slit that keeps the silhouette easy to walk in despite the floor length coverage.

It works equally well as a holiday dinner dress or a dressed up option for cocktail parties and other cooler season evenings out, styled simply with boots or heels. The plush velvet has some stretch through the body, so it moves with you instead of pulling at the seams, and the long fitted sleeves add coverage for chilly nights. The button front placket also makes the dress easy to get in and out of without disturbing the collar or waistline, and the fitted waist holds its shape without feeling restrictive.

Available in black, this is a cold weather piece to reach for through the holiday season and into winter, whether the occasion calls for a formal dinner, a cocktail party, or a lower key evening out with friends and family.