I need chic! Dress saw on woman in Chelsea yesterday play help me find.

[autumnhasbroken]

I was going to a concert yesterday and on the bus going along Kensington High Street when I fell in love with a wonderful dress someone was wearing. It was probably high designer but just in case it's not and someone has spotted it.

Black velvet, which I don't normally like. Very high neck. Swing A-line to knee. Long sleeves with cuffs. Very plain but somehow looked so chic. The woman had accessorised with pointed flats and sheer black tights.

The nearest shape but nothing like as nice is this one in John Lewis: https://www.johnlewis.com/kaffe-caca-high-neck-half-sleeve-dress/p110877095

The JL one is quite shapeless and horrible material though, this was more A line, and the neck isn't as high. Sleeves were full length (I hate 3/4).

Any ideas?

Have a look at The Fold Line for patterns. If you are anywhere near you can go to Higgs and Higgs to shop in person.

https://www.nobodyschild.com/products/black-velvet-fleur-mini-dress-d255161blk?queryID=a94aac45e8907efaf183f2d5e92938e5&_gl=11g2kde5_upMQ.._gs*MQ..&gclid=Cj0KCQjw3OjGBhDYARIsADd-uX5Sr4NI7Z8MSFqm2D8HI0RDjP7mllguyRNwWT1pwDfnz3BghZ8J_9kaAnSUEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&gbraid=0AAAAADQCJIUkLWDwBzyLIiAOfX_KD46Yt

Try Brora, they have very good velvet dresses like you describe that won't make you look cheap. 😉

I just looked - you are right. Real silk velvet for a very reasonable price considering the material.

Sahara also has a stunning silk velvet ombre dress, but it is much more expensive. They also do a sort of cotton velour that is good for everyday - I bought a few last winter, my local dressmaker did a few alterations and they are great just to chuck on in midwinter with some good jewellery as they are warm.

https://www.boden.com/products/jocelyn-short-velvet-dress-black

how about this one?