Velvet mini dresses feel luxurious and textured in a way that reads immediately as special occasion. The pile of the fabric creates depth and richness that flat fabrics cannot match. A mini length in velvet gives you leg without the dress feeling cheap or party store. The weight of velvet means it drapes properly and moves with intention. We prefer velvet that is not crushable because you will be sitting and moving around a lot. Rich jewel tones like emerald and burgundy suit velvet best. Black velvet feels elegant. Gold and silver work for actual celebration mode. The fabric itself does all the work so simple silhouettes are best. These are the velvet mini dresses that make you feel like you stepped up without having to actually try very hard.