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Halter tie back velvet maxi in Black
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Halter tie back velvet maxi in black

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$35.99

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Sleeveless, which none of the other velvet dresses here are. A halter square neckline ties behind the neck and the back is left open with a tie fastening, so the dress closes entirely by adjustment rather than by zip. Stretch velvet gives it the drape, an empire seam sets the line under the bust, and the A-line skirt runs to the floor. Dark green, black and wine red are the options, and the construction is unlined, which keeps a winter fabric from turning heavy.

ModelHalter tie back velvet maxi
ColourBlack
MaterialVelvet
SizesS to XL
CategoryMaxi Dresses

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Same model, other colours

Black · $35.99Dark Green · $35.99Wine Red · $35.99

What the halter tie back velvet maxi actually does

The only sleeveless velvet here, and the only one that fastens entirely with ties.

1

Ties at the neck and the back

Adjustable straps tie behind the neck and the back closes with an open tie rather than a zip. The fit around the shoulders and the ribcage is therefore set by hand, which is more forgiving than a fixed halter but asks for a few minutes in front of a mirror.

2

Open back on a fall dress

Leaving the back open changes what this is: a velvet maxi reads warm and covered until it turns around. Paired with a sleeveless front it becomes an evening cut, which is where the listing points it, at receptions and formal dinners.

3

Unlined velvet with stretch

The velvet has stretch worked into it and is cut without a lining, so the weight stays down while the pile keeps some warmth. Steam on low heat on arrival to lift the creases from transit; hand washing is the stated recommendation.

Fit, honestly

Called true to size with comfortable stretch, with the published chart as the reference. Both the neck straps and the back are adjustable ties, so there is no zip and the sizing carries real tolerance. The empire seam sits below the bust.

The full size guide →

  • Halter square neck, sleeveless, maxi length.
  • Adjustable neck ties and an open tie back.
  • Stretch velvet, unlined; hand wash.
  • Stated true to size.

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