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Smocked waist velvet mini dress in Green
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Smocked waist velvet mini dress in green

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$39.99

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Short, long-sleeved and in a single green: the velvet here is smooth and light rather than heavy, which is what stops a mini in this fabric feeling like upholstery. Construction is straightforward, a V-neck above a smocked empire waist with an A-line skirt that flutters at the hem. Simplee pitches it for autumn and winter daily wear as much as for parties, and the shape supports that reading. Feedback is limited in volume, but what there is runs high.

ModelSmocked waist velvet mini dress
ColourGreen
MaterialVelvet
SizesS to XL
CategoryMini & Midi Dresses

In stock at our retail partner at the last catalogue check.

What the smocked waist velvet mini dress actually does

Velvet at mini length only works if the cloth is light, and this one is built that way.

1

Light velvet in a short cut

Velvet gets heavy quickly at length; at mini length in a light, smooth weave it stays wearable indoors all evening. The listing stresses a skin-friendly hand with no scratch, which is the usual complaint with cheaper pile fabrics.

2

Empire smocking above a short skirt

The smocked waist sits just under the bust and the skirt releases from there, so the fitted section is short and the loose section is shorter still. It is a simple shape, and on velvet the gathers catch light along the seam.

3

One green, sleeves to the wrist

A single colourway and full-length sleeves make this the plain option among the velvet minis: no print, no sheer panels, nothing to argue with boots or tights. The styling decisions move to shoes and jewellery.

Fit, honestly

S to XL mapped to US 4-6, 8-10, 12 and 14, described as true to size. The smocked empire waist stretches, so bust and shoulder measurements matter more than the waist does. Wash in cold water, avoid bleach, hang rather than tumble, and use a low iron if the pile needs it.

The full size guide →

  • V-neck with long sleeves.
  • Smocked empire waist over an A-line skirt.
  • Fluttery mini hem.
  • True to size per the listing, S to XL.

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