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Burnout velvet floral sheath in Burgundy
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Burnout velvet floral sheath in burgundy

★★★★★ 3.8 · 50 ratings on the listing

$39.98

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Burnout velvet works by dissolving part of the pile, so the floral pattern sits as a difference in texture rather than as printed colour. On this sheath it means the flowers catch and release light as the wearer moves. The cut is close: a sheath line with gentle stretch, long flared sleeves for coverage, in rust brown or burgundy. Scores on it run lower than the rest of this group, which on a close-cut dress is usually a fit question rather than a fabric one.

Model
Burnout velvet floral sheath
Colour
Burgundy
Material
Velvet
Sizes
S to XL
Category
Mini & Midi Dresses

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

Same model, other colours

Burgundy · $39.98Rust Brown · $39.98

What matters on this one

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Pattern cut into the pile

Nothing is printed on the surface. The floral comes from areas where the velvet pile has been burnt away, leaving sheer ground against dense nap. The practical result is a pattern that changes with the angle of the light.

Sheath line with some give

A sheath follows the body from shoulder to hem, which leaves no slack for error. The fabric has a gentle stretch built in, so the dress moves with the wearer instead of fighting her, but it stays a close silhouette by design.

Flare sleeves against a close body

Long sleeves widen toward the wrist, which balances the narrow skirt and covers the upper arm. It is the detail that moves this out of plain cocktail territory and into something nearer evening dressing.

Fit, honestly

Two colourways, rust brown and burgundy, in a fitted sheath shape with stretch. The lower score points at fit rather than fabric, so measuring against the chart is worth the five minutes it takes.

The full size guide →

  • Fitted sheath silhouette with gentle stretch.
  • Long flared sleeves.
  • Rust brown and burgundy.

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