Why a Velvet Dress Is Going to Be Your Go-To This Season

Bring a little drama in this beautiful Zara Draped Velvet Dress ($50). The green velvet is perfect for the holiday season, but this is a style you'll want to reach for again and again. Plus, at just $50, it's affordable, too!

This Reformation Ady Dress ($328) is one of our favorite styles of the season. We're obsessed with the chain-link straps, and the deep red velvet is both sexy and elegant. This dress also comes in black; you can't go wrong with either color.

This Zara Velvet Mini Dress ($70) is a standout pick this season. It has a retro look, and is so flattering on. It looks great with either tall boots or Mary Janes. Trust us, everyone will be asking where you got this style.

If you've got a winter wedding or black-tie event coming up, a velvet gown is a beautiful, festive choice. This Jenny Yoo Issa Velvet Dress ($295) is romantic and beautiful. The dark blue color is stunning, and the off-the-shoulder silhouette, combined with the thigh-high slit, makes this dress one you'll be extra excited to put on.

This Bardot Claudette Corset Strapless Velvet Minidress ($139) is so sexy and eye-catching. We love the strapless sweetheart neckline, the tulip-hem skirt, and the rust-colored velvet. It's a pretty, sexy choice, and something that will definitely turn heads.

This Anthropologie The Somerset Maxi Dress: Velvet Edition ($180) is one of Anthropologie's bestselling dresses, so it only makes sense that the brand would create a holiday velvet version. This piece is easy to dress up or down, and can work with stilettos for a holiday party or boots for the office.

Feeling fancy? Grab this Rhode Pia Dress ($475). We love the hot pink velvet, and think this silhouette is so flattering and fun. This would look pretty with tall boots, or sheer black tights for a night out.

Hill House Home's Nap Dresses have a cult-following because they're romantic, whimsical, and super comfortable. This Hill House Home The Ellie Nap Dress ($175) is one you can actually wear out of the house, and it feels like a nightgown. You can read our review of the Hill House Home Nap Dress.

This Reformation Lorenzo Velvet Dress ($328) is a bestseller, and it's easy to see why. We love the lace detailing, the deep v-neckline, and the cutout at the back. Wear this to that party you have to go to where you may run into your ex.

If you're going to a holiday party, wear a fun dress. This bright En Saison Ruched Velvet Dress ($106) happens to be the 2023 Pantone Color of the Year, so consider yourself ahead of the curve. Pair this pretty pick with a cool necklace or statement earrings.

If you're in the market for a sexy dress, this ruched Lovers and Friends Milwood Midi Dress ($168) is a great option. We love the one-shoulder look, and the midi silhouette is always in style for a holiday cocktail party.