An emerald velvet slip dress is a statement piece precisely because of its minimalism. The colour is bold but the construction is so understated that together they create elegance rather than drama. The slip silhouette means the dress works under jackets and jumpers or bare depending on the occasion and your comfort level. Emerald velvet has a depth that no other winter colour quite achieves. Wear it with minimal jewellery because the dress is already doing visual work. The slip length works best midi or longer so the colour reads as intentional choice rather than experiment. These are the emerald velvet slip dresses for anyone who wants to make a colour statement without resorting to pattern or fuss.