Coast Women's Petite Muse Velvet High Neck Tie Detail Maxi Dress in Oxblood | Size: 4

Velvet with a dense short pile and deep, light-absorbing surface - the fabric shifts between rich and shadowed as the dress moves, giving it an inherently formal quality without any embellishment. The high neck is cut with a soft cowl drape that falls loosely across the chest, adding volume at the neckline rather than pulling it tight - a considered detail that balances the sleeveless cut. A self-tie sash sits at the natural waist, knotted to one side; it can be adjusted to sit flush or left with trailing ends for a more dramatic silhouette. The skirt is cut with a high-low hem - shorter at the front to reveal the leg, sweeping into a full trailing length at the back - giving the dress movement and occasion-appropriate drama in equal measure. Designed specifically for the petite frame, the proportions are scaled to ensure the hem falls correctly and the waist tie sits at the right point without overwhelming a shorter silhouette. A winter wedding or black-tie evening is where this dress