If you like velvet evening dresses, take a look at how velvet works with sequins and beadwork too. A velvet base can be paired with hand-sewn sequins; a gradient design can include feathers. Sharing a material doesn't make these dresses the same choice.
We've compared the descriptions of eight WL Bridal & Gown styles. Dark green and Phantom Black sit alongside apricot, white and light blue. Before limiting the choice to dark colours, see which combination of fabric and decoration appeals to you.
Gradient velvet and sequin combinations
1. Amara 33018: gradient velvet with feathers
Gradient Velvet Bottom Formal Dress
AUD $336.00
Amara combines gradient velvet, sequins and ostrich feathers. It's the dress we wanted to introduce first. Dark green is worth considering, with hot pink an option if you prefer a stronger colour. We'd start with a plain clutch and small studs. You don't need to add feathers to the bag as well; leave room for the material combination you chose.
2. 32075: a Phantom Black velvet base
Velvet Backed Beaded Formal Dress
AUD $336.00
This style uses a velvet base with sequins. Phantom Black would be our first colour to consider, particularly if you want to explore a different detail within a dark outfit. Try silver earrings and a black clutch you already own. Gold earrings are worth comparing too if you prefer warmer jewellery; the accessories can follow your own taste.
Hand beading and placed patterns
3. Demeter 31657: velvet backing and hand beading
Velvet-backed hand-beaded Formal Dress
AUD $304.50
Demeter pairs a velvet base with handcrafted sequins and beading. That combination is what interests us here. We'd look at sky blue, with silver shoes and a bag, then try pearl earrings. Compare the handworked details with your own accessories; if the jewellery is already prominent, swap to an undecorated clutch. Pale colours deserve consideration in this edit.
4. Dione 31827: sequins with decorative beads
Velvet Bottom Handmade Illusion Sequin Formal Dress
AUD $304.50
Dione uses a velvet base with handcrafted sequins and decorative beads. We'd start with grey. Try silver jewellery and compare a white clutch, leaving yourself room to change the accessories. If you already have pale shoes and a bag, try them with sky blue instead and see which combination you prefer for your next dinner. Red is another option for a stronger colour.
5. Andromache 19100: flowers and beadwork in apricot
Korean Velvet Positioning Flower Beaded Formal Dresses
AUD $346.50
Andromache combines placed floral patterns, sequins and handcrafted beading, with the material named Korean Velvet. We'd try apricot with nude shoes and fine metal earrings, leaving room for the flowers. A black bag can add contrast to the pale outfit. If floral details are your preference, this is worth looking at beyond the colour alone.
6. Hera 19937: placed sequins in white
Korean Velvet Sequin Formal Dress
AUD $357.00
Hera also lists Korean Velvet, this time with placed sequin patterns and handcrafted beading. We wanted to include white alongside Andromache's apricot. Start with silver earrings and a simple clutch, or small pearl studs if you prefer pearls. Green or navy lets you keep the decoration while considering a deeper colour combination.
Light blue and more detailed combinations
7. Brigid 31372: light blue with hand-sewn sequins
Velvet-backed hand-beaded formal dress
AUD $357.00
Brigid places hand-sewn sequins and beadwork on a velvet base. Light Blue is the colour we'd suggest looking at first, perhaps with silver-grey shoes and a bag. Compare it with Hera's white, then look at the hand-sewn sequins and placed patterns. Try warm-coloured earrings too if you already own a favourite pair; light blue doesn't have to be limited to silver accessories.
8. Eris 31572: velvet, rhinestones and feathers
Gradient Rhinestone Velvet Formal Dress
AUD $367.50
Eris combines velvet, gradient sequins, rhinestones and ostrich feathers. Those specific details are why we've left it until last. We'd try a plain clutch and small studs before adding a crystal necklace. Green and red are worth considering, with black an alternative if you prefer dark colours. Choose the dress first, then add accessories a few at a time.
Start the colour choice with your jewellery
White and light blue don't need identical styling. Try pearl earrings alongside Hera and Brigid, or compare metal jewellery with apricot Andromache.
If you're adding a jacket, consider the details you'd like to keep visible. Feathers and beadwork both deserve space. Compare the jacket with the dress rather than deciding by jacket length alone, and bring the full outfit back to the invitation.
Frequently asked questions
Are all eight dresses made entirely from velvet?
They shouldn't be described as pure velvet throughout. This edit includes velvet bases and combinations of gradient velvet, sequins, beadwork and feathers. Read the specific style's material description to find the design you're looking for.
Does Korean Velvet mean the dress was made in Korea?
That name alone doesn't establish the country of manufacture. If origin affects your decision, ask about the specific style before ordering rather than relying on the product name.
Should my first choice be dark or pale?
Begin with your accessories. Black shoes and a bag can be tried with both. If you prefer silver jewellery, compare Phantom Black, light blue and white. You may find it easier to choose the decoration before the colour.
Can I add jewellery to a heavily decorated dress?
Yes. Start with one piece, perhaps studs or a ring, and see whether you'd like anything else. You can still wear jewellery you love; using fewer similar sparkly details can give each piece more space.
When you've found a style you like, confirm the price on its product page and select your colour and size.
Explore the fabric combination you like
Browse the WL Bridal & Gown evening dress collection to compare velvet, beadwork and colour, and save the dress you'd most like to wear to a celebration.
