The Vellora Elle Velvet Slip Dress is the piece that quietly outperforms everything else in the closet. Stretch poly-spandex velvet catches light with every movement, and the long, fluid cut skims the body without gripping it. A high thigh slit keeps the silhouette open and easy to walk in, while criss-cross straps across the open back give the dress its point of view from behind.

Practical construction sits underneath the drama: the dress is fully lined, light padded bra cups are built in, the spaghetti straps adjust, and a hidden back zip with a hook-and-eye closure keeps the line clean. Please note that it runs one size large, so size down when ordering. Length measures roughly 49 inches from the shoulder on a size 2.

For evening, pair it with stilettos, statement earrings, and a small clutch. During the day, layer a plain tee or bodysuit underneath, add a leather jacket, and finish with low heeled sandals or clean sneakers for a completely different read on the same dress. Dry clean with care, or hand wash cold and lay flat to dry to protect the velvet pile and keep the color deep season after season, so the dress still looks new years from now.

• Fabrication, shell: Poly / spandex velvet
• Lining: Polyester, fully lined
• Body conscious fit
• Open back with criss cross straps
• Thigh high slit
• Light padded bra cups
• Adjustable spaghetti straps
• Hidden back zip with hook and eye closure
• Length: approximately 49 in from the shoulder, measured from a size 2
• Runs one size large - size down when ordering
• Care: Dry clean with care, or hand wash cold and lay flat to dry
• Imported, China
• Exclusive design of Simona Maghen
• Model is 5 ft 9 in and wearing a size 2