Popsugar Fashion Party Dresses Best Velvet Party Dresses for 2021 31 Reasons Velvet Is Your Party Dress Fabric This Festive Season 8 November 2021 by Elle Taylor Image Source: Sister Jane As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. Velvet always feels like the perfect choice for the festive season. It's looks sumptuous, feels cosy (and in some cases, will actually keep you warm), and usually comes in rich jewel tones that feel appropriate during the darker nights of winter. The fabric looks even more decadent when trimmed with lace or studded with crystals and pearls, as many of this season's best velvet party dresses do. You might have memories of wearing a velvet party dress as a child, but in the right cut, a grown-up version can bring sophistication or sex appeal to your festive ensemble. Keep reading to browse our picks for the 2021 festive season, including long slips and wraparound midi dresses, embroidered minis and bodycon options with cutouts. 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