{"product_id":"hand-embroidered-black-floral-silk-velvet-puff-sleeve-dress-silk-bears","title":"Hand-Embroidered Black Floral Silk Velvet Puff-Sleeve Dress","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn stock and ready to ship.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each Velvet Atelier dress is hand-embroidered in Vietnam and produced in very small numbers, held in our UK warehouse and dispatched promptly — order confirmation sent by email within 24 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe puffed sleeve gives the Florence its character — softly structured, never costume — while the fitted body and maxi skirt keep the line long and elegant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyling.\u003c\/strong\u003e The dress carries itself. Pearl earrings and a pearl necklace, as styled here, are all the jewellery it needs. Wear with heeled sandals or court shoes, and add a velvet or silk wrap for cooler evenings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCraftsmanship.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOccasion.\u003c\/strong\u003e Autumn and winter weddings, christenings, dinners, the theatre and special celebrations. A graceful choice for wedding guests and for the mother of the bride, and for anyone drawn to artisan fashion with a vintage soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFabric:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black silk velvet with a soft, light-catching pile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmbroidery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-embroidered floral posy at the hip: pink wild roses, soft-blue forget-me-nots, green foliage and a coral bud.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilhouette:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fitted body with a soft V neckline and short, gathered puff sleeves; full maxi length.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSleeves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Short puff sleeves, softly gathered at the shoulder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neatly fitted through the body. Available in UK sizes 8, 10, 12 and 14.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOccasion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Autumn and winter weddings, christenings, dinners and celebrations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-embroidered in Vietnam in a very limited run; each piece subtly unique.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Specialist dry clean only. Store on a padded hanger away from sunlight; steam gently to refresh the pile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-top:1px solid #E7DECB;margin-top:18px;padding-top:16px;font-family:inherit;color:#2B2622;line-height:1.7;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✓ In stock \u0026amp; ready to ship — dispatched within 24 hours; very limited numbers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e✓ Free 30-day UK returns \u0026amp; size exchanges\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e✓ Ships in our signature gift box — included as standard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e✓ Hand-embroidered in Vietnam — each piece subtly unique\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e✓ As featured in British Vogue, Tatler \u0026amp; Grazia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-style:italic;color:#6B6258;font-size:14px;\"\u003eUnsure of your size? See our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/size-guide\"\u003esize guide\u003c\/a\u003e — our dresses run true to UK sizing, with a relaxed, forgiving fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Silk \u0026 Bears","offers":[{"title":"UK 8","offer_id":57116538208631,"sku":"VELVET-FLORENCE-UK8","price":490.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"UK 10","offer_id":57116538241399,"sku":"VELVET-FLORENCE-UK10","price":490.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"UK 12","offer_id":57116538274167,"sku":"VELVET-FLORENCE-UK12","price":490.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"UK 14","offer_id":57116538306935,"sku":"VELVET-FLORENCE-UK14","price":490.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/6616\/7321\/files\/black-floral-hand-embroidered-silk-velvet-puff-sleeve-dress-model-three-quarter.jpg?v=1779605836","url":"https:\/\/www.silkandbears.com\/products\/hand-embroidered-black-floral-silk-velvet-puff-sleeve-dress-silk-bears","provider":"SilkandBears","version":"1.0","type":"link"}