It’s Always the Right Time to Buy a Velvet Dress

In every iteration, velvet deserves a love letter or two—but the fabric is ultimate *perfection* in dress form. Because in addition to looking luxe, glamorous, and festive, plus-size velvet dresses have the added feature of comfort. Frankly, this trend is comparable to wearing a cozy nightgown to a holiday party, only you’ll look 100x chicer. (A win-win situation!) All too often, we sacrifice comfort for an elegant look—but no more. This season, it’s velvet dresses and velvet dresses only.

The layer of comfort with this style is truly a game-changer. (And no, we won’t stop talking about it. Sorry not sorry.) There’s nothing quite as disheartening as wearing a stunning outfit to a party—or even to an intimate family gathering—and wanting to change clothes an hour into the festivities. Your holiday outfits should be wearable for the entire night, and not something that makes you yearn for pajamas.

Plus-size velvet dresses are such an easy way to avoid the discomfort without sacrificing anything. They’re the ideal way to stay comfortable and cozy while still looking hot AF. And honestly, that’s all we could ever hope for in a holiday ensemble.

The best part, though? Velvet dresses are available in all the classic styles. (!) So whether you’re a fan of wrap dresses, bodycon dresses, fit-and-flare frocks, maxis, midis, or mini dresses—and just about any other dress type imaginable—you can drape yourself in glorious velvety fabric. It’s the only way to do the holidays, folks, so go ahead and shop ’til you drop.

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A plus-size, white, textured velvet, wrap-front dress

White Textured Wrap-Front Dress

A plus-size, high-neck, black velvet dress with diamante fringe

ASOS Edition Diamante Fringe Velvet Dress

A plus-size, dark-pink, velvet mini dress

Maeve Drop-Waist Velvet Mini Dress

A plus-size, high-neck, black-velvet midi dress with draped gold fringe

ASOS Edition Velvet Embellished Fringe Dress

A plus-size, emerald-green, velvet dress with lace details

ASOS Design Velvet Corset Dress

A plus-size, white, devore dress lined with fringe

White Devore Tassel Draped Dress

A plus-size, gray velvet dress with pink flowers and yellow fringe

ASOS Edition Velvet Embroidered Dress

A plus-size, high-neck, black, velvet, fitted mini dress

Black Velour High-Neck Mini Dress

A plus-size, maroon, crushed-velvet midi dress

Twist-Bodice Velvet Maxi Dress

A plus-size, bandeau, black velvet mini dress with a white pleated hem

Black Contrast Pleated Velour Mini Dress

A plus-size, dark-red, velvet maxi dress

ASOS Edition Velvet Twist-Waist Dress

A plus-size, charcoal, velvet slip dress

ASOS Design Charcoal Velvet Slip Dress

A plus-size, navy, off-the-shoulder, velvet dress

ASOS Design Velvet Off-the-Shoulder Dress

A plus-size, black, cap-sleeve, embellshed velvet mini dress

ASOS Design Floral Embellished Velvet Dress

A plus-size, blue-gray, velvet gown

ASOS Design Velvet Drape Dress

A plus-size, black, off-the-shoulder, velvet mini dress lined with light-pink, polka-dot frills

ASOS Luxe Velvet Vardot Mini Dress

A plus-size, blue, off-the-shoulder velvet gown

Jenny Yoo Issa French Blue Velvet Gown

A plus-size, rust-orange, velvet maxi dress

ASOS Design Rust Velvet Maxi Dress

A plus-size, black, embellished slip dress

ASOS Design Embellished Velvet Slip Dress

A dark-red, one-shoulder, velvet gown

Jenny Yoo Cybill Dark Berry Velvet Gown

A plus-size, black, burnout velvet, wrap dress

Never Fully Dressed Burnout Velvet Dress

A plus-size, gray, velour mini dress embellished with sequins and bows

Gray Sweetheart Velour Sequin Mini Dress

A plus-size, black, high-neck, black, devore, draped midi dress

Black Zebra Devore Draped Midi Dress

A plus-size, emerald-green, strapless velvet gown

Jenny Yoo Cassandra Stretch Velvet Gown

A plus-size, oversized, dark-red velvet dress with blue lace trim

ASOS Edition Velvet Lace Applique Dress

A plus-size, off-the-shoulder, green, velvet mini dress

Emerald Green Velour Corset Dress

A plus-size, black, ruched, velvet and mesh mini dress

Topshop Velvet and Mesh Ruched Mini Dress

A plus-size, black, high-neck, ruched, velvet midi dress

Maya Ruched Stretch Velvet Dress

A plus-size, dark-red, off-the-shoulder, velvet cocktail dress

TFNC Velvet Off-the-Shoulder Oxblood Dress