Coast Women's Petite Velvet Cross Neck Pleated Satin Skirt Midi Dress in Oxblood | Size: 14

Velvet bodice with a dense, short pile that absorbs light rather than reflecting it - the result is a richness of surface that photographs beautifully and reads even better in person. Cross-over halterneck construction wraps across the chest and ties behind the neck, creating a defined dcolletage without relying on structural boning. The pleated satin skirt is knife-sharp from waist to hem, swinging freely with each step while the midi length keeps the overall line composed and occasion-appropriate. A fabric-covered buckle belt sits at the natural waist, marking the transition between the velvet bodice and the pleated skirt - it's integral to the design rather than an afterthought. Cut for the Petite frame, with proportions scaled so the midi hem falls correctly and the waist definition sits exactly where it should. Velvet has a way of making a room take notice - the dense pile drinks in the light and gives the bodice a depth that flat fabric simply cannot match. Here it's paired with