The Millie Dress in Black Silk Velvet

Our signature Millie, made in its most luxurious form yet. The Millie Dress in Black Silk Velvet is cut from 100% silk velvet and finished entirely in 100% silk satin, bringing two beautiful natural silk fabrics together in a dress designed to be worn for years and kept for generations.

Silk velvet gives the Millie's familiar silhouette an entirely different character. Deep black shifts subtly with the light as the velvet pile moves, giving dimension to each of the three sweeping skirt layers. Every scalloped edge is finished in black silk satin, creating a quiet contrast in texture and sheen rather than color.

The fitted, fully lined bodice is framed by our signature scoop neckline and finished with long silk satin ties, allowing the neckline to be adjusted and gathered to your preference. Below the natural waist, three dramatically full layers create the movement and volume that define the Millie, with satin tracing every scalloped edge.

Despite its drama, the dress remains remarkably simple: black silk, a beautiful silhouette, and thoughtful construction. There is nothing particularly trendy about it, and that is intentional.

This is the kind of Millie we hope becomes part of someone's history. Worn to dinners, holidays, weddings and occasions that haven't happened yet, then carefully put away rather than cleared out. A dress worth keeping, and eventually, worth passing down.

Details

• 100% silk velvet shell

• 100% silk satin contrast trim and ties

• Deep black colorway

• Fully lined, fitted bodice

• Signature adjustable scoop neckline

• Long silk satin neckline ties

• Three dramatically layered full skirts

• Each scalloped skirt edge finished in 100% silk satin

• Hidden side seam pockets

• Hidden zipper closure

• Designed to sit at the natural waist

• Heirloom-quality natural fiber construction

Care

Please handle this garment with special care. Silk velvet has a delicate raised pile that can be permanently crushed by direct heat or pressure. Do not iron the velvet. If steaming is necessary, steam gently from a distance or from inside the garment and never press the steamer directly against the fabric. We recommend professional dry cleaning by a cleaner experienced with silk velvet.

When steaming the silk satin trim, use low heat and avoid direct contact with the surrounding velvet. Store hanging with adequate space to prevent prolonged pressure from crushing the velvet pile.

*A little styling note: Accessories and added decorative details shown in imagery are for styling inspiration only and are not included unless noted in the product description.