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Silk & Bears

Hand-Embroidered Black Floral Silk Velvet Puff-Sleeve Dress

Hand-Embroidered Black Floral Silk Velvet Puff-Sleeve Dress

£490.00 GBP
£490.00 GBP
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As seen in British Vogue, Tatler, Grazia & The New York Times (T Magazine).
Gift boxed as standard · Free UK delivery over £50 · Handmade, every piece unique

As seen inBritish Vogue · Tatler · Grazia

✓ Made to order — ready and with you within 3 weeks

✓ Free UK delivery — beautifully gift boxed as standard

✓ Free 30-day returns & size exchanges

✓ Order confirmation sent by email within 24 hours — very limited numbers

Made to order. Each Velvet Atelier dress is hand-embroidered in Vietnam and produced in very small numbers. Your order will be with you within 3 weeks, including UK delivery time — order confirmation sent by email within 24 hours.

The Florence has the manners of a vintage dress and the ease of a modern one — soft puffed sleeves, a graceful neckline, and a single posy of flowers stitched at the hip.

Cut from black silk velvet, the Florence trades the bare slip for something a little more covered, a little more romantic. Short sleeves gather into a gentle puff at the shoulder; the V neckline is soft and flattering; the body is fitted neatly to a full maxi length.

At the hip, a posy of flowers is embroidered entirely by hand — pink wild roses opening from pale centres, sprigs of soft-blue forget-me-nots, fresh green leaves and a single coral bud. It is a small, complete arrangement, placed like a corsage pinned just so.

Styling. Pearl earrings and a pearl necklace are all the jewellery it needs. Wear with heeled sandals or court shoes, and add a velvet or silk wrap for cooler evenings.

Craftsmanship. Each Velvet Atelier dress is hand-embroidered in Vietnam by heritage artisan makers. The floral posy is drawn into the velvet flower by flower in fine thread, and every dress is produced in a very limited run — each one subtly its own.

Occasion. Autumn and winter weddings, christenings, dinners, the theatre and special celebrations. A graceful choice for wedding guests and for the mother of the bride.

  • Fabric: Black silk velvet with a soft, light-catching pile.
  • Embroidery: Hand-embroidered floral posy at the hip: pink wild roses, soft-blue forget-me-nots, green foliage and a coral bud.
  • Silhouette: Fitted body with a soft V neckline and short, gathered puff sleeves; full maxi length.
  • Fit: Neatly fitted through the body. Available in UK sizes 8, 10, 12 and 14.
  • Occasion: Autumn and winter weddings, christenings, dinners and celebrations.
  • Handmade: Hand-embroidered in Vietnam in a very limited run; each piece subtly unique.
  • Care: Specialist dry clean only. Store on a padded hanger away from sunlight; steam gently to refresh the pile.

Unsure of your size? See our size guide — our dresses run true to UK sizing, with a relaxed, forgiving fit.

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