The 20 Best Velvet Dresses for All Your Holiday Bashes

We were over the moon excited in October when Hill House Home released a new velvet version of its viral nap dress for the ultimate in comfy holiday apparel. It comes in the dark green above as well as a burgundy hue.

This V-neck mini comes in three more gorgeous colors—black, sapphire blue and hot pink—but our favorite by far is this stunning emerald hue which is perfect for the holidays without feeling too on the nose.

The pattern on this flowy mini is even more beautiful up close, but what really sold us on this frock is the lace-up detail at the back. (Don’t worry, it’s definitely still bra-friendly.)

The drape detail and embellished hip help create the illusion of a nipped-in waist. Plus, thanks to all that glitter, all you need to finish your look is a pair of statement earrings and you’ll be good to go.

We’re getting major Bridgerton vibes from this button-up midi, especially because of the square neckline. That said, if you want to amp up the sexy vibes, just pull the sleeves down for an off-the-shoulder silhouette.

Balloon sleeves help to balance out the ruched skirt to create a fun and flattering silhouette. We highly suggest adding a pair of logo or polka dot tights and some ankle booties, or a bold, glittery necklace to finish the look.

Velvet isn’t just for holiday parties, it’s also a great choice for winter weddings. Keep it simple with some dangly earrings or a lariat necklace, or add a glitzy belt to really cinch your waist in.

This midi is a true wrap dress, so you can adjust it to fit exactly the way you like. Plus, you could always wear it undone as a duster to get double the use.

We love the unexpected combo of a wintery fabric like velvet and a springy floral print. Play up the cold-weather vibes by adding some jewel tone accessories, like a deep purple clutch or emerald green pumps.

There’s a lot to love about this party-ready frock—the flattering wrap silhouette, the contrasting adjustable belt, the fact that it’s bra-friendly—but our favorite is definitely the subtle mismatched stripes that add texture to the blue velvet.

Très parisien, non? Of course, you don’t have to style this mini with a beret, but we’d definitely keep the chic knee-high boots.

This midi can be worn two ways, either as a square neck or an off-the-shoulder style.

The high halter neck is great for elongating your frame, and while the back is pretty open, you can definitely still wear a strapless bra without it peeking out.

We don’t know what we love more, the notched collar, the flared sleeves or the stunning floral pattern around the hem and cuffs.

This asymmetrical cut-out design is super trendy right now, but if you’re worried about showing too much skin, we have an easy solution: Simply layer a mesh or lace top underneath for some extra coverage that still highlights the cut of the dress.

The simplicity of this dress is what makes it really sing. Skip the necklace and play around with fun earrings or a headband instead.

Demure from the front and sexy from the back, this dress works best with a backless bra and funky accessories, like a feathered handbag or glittery heels.

Don’t worry about any incidental nip-slips or drooping shoulders thanks to a sheer panel at the front that helps keep everything in place and offers just a touch of coverage.

This star-studded frock can be easily dressed up or down depending on the event you’re headed to. Stick with flats and delicate jewelry for a chill cookie exchange, then slip into some sexy slingbacks and add dangly statement earrings for cocktails with your girlfriends.

We came for the stunning floral pattern but stayed for the fun ruffled skirt and dainty ties on the puff sleeves. Plus, there’s an extra length of fabric on one side of the dress to ensure you don’t flash too much leg while walking in this wrap.