Top Picks
Goddiva Shimmer Velvet Bardot Maxi Dress
LAUREN’S PICK GODDIVAGoddiva Shimmer Velvet Bardot Maxi Dress
ÂŁ85.00 GODDIVA
Asymmetric Off Shoulder Pleated Waist Maxi Dress - Plum by Goddiva
NADIA’S PICK GODDIVAAsymmetric Off Shoulder Pleated Waist Maxi Dress - Plum by Goddiva
ÂŁ135.00 GODDIVA
Black Velvet Bandeau Pleated Chiffon Skirt Panel Maxi Dress
DANI’S PICK PRETTYLITTLETHINGBlack Velvet Bandeau Pleated Chiffon Skirt Panel Maxi Dress
ÂŁ17.50 PRETTYLITTLETHING
Monsoon Vanessa Sleeveless Velvet Pleated Midi Dress Black
IMOGEN’S PICK DOROTHY PERKINSMonsoon Vanessa Sleeveless Velvet Pleated Midi Dress Black
ÂŁ99.00 ÂŁ49.50 DOROTHY PERKINS
Yumi Black Velvet Sequin Tunic Dress With Long Pleated Sleeves
ZARA’S PICK DOROTHY PERKINSYumi Black Velvet Sequin Tunic Dress With Long Pleated Sleeves
ÂŁ65.00 ÂŁ55.25 DOROTHY PERKINS
How we pick

Nobody here is paid to push a brand. Lauren, Nadia, Dani, Imogen and Zara went through everything in black pleated velvet dress the way you would on a lunch break, scrolling, squinting at the fabric, checking the price twice. What made the list is what they'd actually put in their own basket. We look for pieces that wash well, sit right and don't cost silly money for what they are, and we mix up the shops so you're not just looking at one high street name over and over. Prices and stock come straight from the retailers and change often, so it's always worth a quick check before you buy.

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