Coast Women's Petite Velvet Floral Embellished Maxi Pencil Dress in Black | Size: 18

An oversized floral motif runs diagonally across the bodice and hip - constructed from layered circular embellishments combining beading and sequin-work, each petal segment distinct in texture and finish. Velvet base fabric gives the skirt a dense, weighted drape that falls cleanly to the floor and holds the pencil silhouette without clinging. Sleeveless, round-neck construction keeps the neckline understated so the embellishment reads as the sole focal point - no competing details. Proportioned for the petite frame: the maxi length and vertical line of the floral placement are calibrated to lengthen rather than overwhelm a shorter silhouette. The embellishment sits asymmetrically - heavier at the chest, sweeping to the hip - which creates movement and visual interest without a single sequin at the hem. This is a dress built for rooms where the occasion demands you arrive already dressed. A black-tie dinner, a winter wedding, an evening at the races - the velvet grounds it in formality