A slit detail on a black velvet dress provides movement and visual interest without compromising the sophisticated reliability that black velvet provides. The slit shows a flash of leg or a hint of skin depending on length and placement which breaks up the fabric expanse. On a midi black velvet dress a slit at the side or centre front changes how the dress moves and how it reads on your body. On a longer length the slit becomes purely practical as well as aesthetic. The velvet fabric means the slit edges hold their shape rather than fraying. These are the black velvet dresses with slit detail for anyone who wants black velvet dependability with subtle movement and visual variation.