A sapphire blue velvet dress delivers jewel tone richness with slightly more versatility than deeper purples or reds. Sapphire is formal without feeling heavy and the colour works across a range of skin tones. Velvet in sapphire blue reads immediately luxurious which means the cut can be relatively simple because the fabric is doing significant work. This colour works beautifully in both warm and cool seasons because sapphire is seasonally neutral. A fitted silhouette in sapphire velvet is timeless. A more contemporary cut in sapphire velvet feels current. These are the sapphire blue velvet dresses that appeal to someone who wants a jewel tone that feels both formal and genuinely wearable.