Collection: Velvet Bridesmaid Dresses

Velvet brings richness, depth and warmth to a wedding, and it is the natural choice for autumn and winter celebrations. Our velvet bridesmaid dresses are cut from luxurious stretch velvet in classic silhouettes designed to flatter every body type, and they are available in UK sizes 4 to 28. The colours are deep and jewel-toned: Merlot, Forest Green, Smoke Blue, Navy and Black. Each dress is fully lined and designed to be comfortable from the ceremony to the last dance.

Three velvet styles

Camilla Velvet Long Sleeve is beautifully tailored, with a sculpted bodice and twisted knot detail at the front. The A-line skirt falls to the floor, long sleeves add a graceful touch for cooler seasons, and a keyhole back keeps it bra-friendly. The stretch velvet is a blend of polyester and elastane, which helps the dress move with you.

Celeste has a soft, sculpting fit, a V-front neckline, flutter sleeves and a low V-back. A cinched waist leads into a skirt with a subtle back train, and lightly lined cups add comfort and prevent show-through.

Cecelia shares Celeste's flutter sleeves, low V-back, cinched waist and back train, but has a flattering boat neckline for a cleaner, more minimal look.

Why velvet works for winter weddings

Velvet is warm, tactile and naturally formal. It looks beautiful against candlelight, evergreen foliage and winter flowers, and it holds colour in a way that photographs richly. Long sleeves on the Camilla add comfort in cold venues, while the flutter sleeves on Celeste and Cecelia give lighter coverage. It is also a strong choice for evening weddings and black-tie celebrations, where a deeper fabric feels appropriate.

Colour choices

Merlot is a deep burgundy red, ideal for a classic winter palette and discussed in more detail in our burgundy bridesmaid dresses. Forest Green is rich and natural, and you can see more of the family in our green bridesmaid dresses. Smoke Blue and Navy are cool and elegant, and they appear in our blue bridesmaid dresses. Black is timeless, and sits with our black bridesmaid dresses.

Mixing velvet with other fabrics

Velvet looks striking beside satin, because the matt depth of the pile contrasts with the sheen of the satin. Explore our satin bridesmaid dresses if you would like to combine them, and add chiffon bridesmaid dresses for a softer layer. Our bridesmaid dresses with sleeves collection brings together every sleeved style.

Fit and comfort

Celeste and Cecelia are both fully lined, with lightly lined cups, a cinched waist, an invisible zip and a subtle back train for movement. Camilla Velvet Long Sleeve is fully lined too, with stretch velvet that moves with you. All three are described as size-inclusive and true to size, and each product page shows how they fit on a standard model and a curve model. Velvet feels warm, so it is an especially good choice for autumn and winter weddings, but we would recommend choosing a lighter fabric if your wedding is in high summer.

Styling velvet

Velvet is rich enough on its own, so keep accessories simple. Low buns and soft waves suit a velvet headband, and pearl or crystal earrings add a touch of shine. A single deep colour across the bridal party, perhaps Merlot with a champagne bouquet, looks striking against stone venues and candlelit rooms.

Finishing touches

Our velvet headbands come in Forest Green, Merlot, Smoke Blue, Navy and Black, so each bridesmaid can match her dress exactly. See them in our bridesmaid headbands collection, and complete the look for the groomsmen with a velvet bow tie from our ties and pocket squares. Order fabric swatches to see the colours in person.

Order online with next day delivery available on in-stock styles for UK orders placed before 2pm, Monday to Friday.