Costarellos Velvet: Silk Velvet Gowns, a Velvet Maxi Skirt and a Strapless Dress for Winter

Costarellos works velvet two ways this winter: a silk-blend velvet with a liquid drape for gowns and a long skirt, and a denser cotton velvet for a strapless dress and flared trousers. The gowns start at $3,650, the Laudrie velvet maxi skirt and the Padra trousers are $1,450 each, and each of the five new velvet pieces is made in UK 6 to UK 18.

Quick answer

• Velvet gowns: the Aliska silk velvet gown with metallic lace applique at $3,730, and the Lissie silk velvet gown in pine green and deep blue at $3,650.
• Velvet maxi skirt: the Laudrie skirt in black, 75% rayon and 25% silk, at $1,450.
• Velvet strapless dress: the Isabetta cotton velvet dress in black, with Chantilly lace and pleated tulle trims, at $3,000.
• Velvet trousers: the Padra cotton velvet flared trousers in black at $1,450. Size up if you are between sizes.
• Sizing: French sizing converted to UK 6 to UK 18. FR 36 is a UK 8 and a US 4.

Silk velvet and cotton velvet: the difference

The two fabrics behave differently on the body, and the choice decides how the piece moves. At Costarellos, “silk velvet” means a blend. The Aliska gown and the Laudrie skirt are 75% rayon and 25% silk, and the Lissie gown is 60% polyester, 30% rayon and 10% silk. The rayon gives the pile its sheen, and the silk gives the fabric weight and fall. The result drapes close to the body and catches light along every fold, which is why the house uses it for long, bias-friendly shapes.

Cotton velvet is 100% cotton on both the Isabetta dress and the Padra trousers. It has a shorter, matt pile and holds its own shape, so it suits a structured bustier and a trouser with a clean flare. It feels warmer in the hand and creases less when you sit.

The Costarellos velvet pieces

1. Aliska Silk Velvet Lace Applique Gown in Electric Blue

$3,730. A high neckline, full bishop sleeves and hand-beaded metallic lace applique on a silk-blend velvet. It is the most dramatic velvet gown in the Fall Winter 2026 collection, and the electric blue reads well under evening light.

2. Lissie Silk Velvet Gown in Pine Green

$3,650. A silk velvet gown trimmed with guipure lace. The pine green is a natural choice for a winter wedding and a December black tie dinner.

3. Lissie Silk Velvet Gown in Deep Blue

$3,650. The same gown in a deep blue, the easier of the two colours to wear again across the season.

4. Isabetta Cotton Velvet Strapless Dress in Black

$3,000. A structured cotton velvet bustier with Chantilly lace and softly pleated tulle trims, cut to a midi length. It sits in the house’s romantic register with a darker edge.

5. Laudrie Velvet Maxi Skirt in Black

$1,450. A floor-skimming silk-blend velvet skirt with a fluid drape. It is the most versatile velvet piece here, because it works with a knit, a blouse and a bustier.

6. Padra Cotton Velvet Flared Trousers in Black

$1,450. A fitted cotton velvet trouser with a flared leg that lengthens the line. Costarellos recommends sizing up if you are between sizes.

7. Laurette Silk Velvet Strapless Gown

$4,393. A strapless silk velvet gown from an earlier season that is still available, for a cleaner neckline than the sleeved Aliska.

How to style velvet for winter

Velvet already carries texture, so the styling works best when everything around it is quieter. A few formulas from the current collection:

• Velvet maxi skirt with a mohair knit: the Laudrie skirt with the Madley mohair wool sweater in black ($1,160), which carries hand-embroidered crystals. It suits a winter dinner and a Christmas party where a gown would be too much.
• Velvet skirt with a silk blouse: the Laudrie skirt with the Missa silk georgette blouse in ecru ($1,650) for a softer contrast of sheen and sheer.
• Velvet trousers with a feather top: the Padra trousers with the Luneth French tulle feather top ($2,000) for a holiday party look that still keeps you warm.
• Velvet gown, plain accessories: the Aliska and Lissie gowns already carry lace, so keep jewellery small and choose a satin shoe in a matching dark tone.

For a winter wedding guest, the Lissie in pine green and the Isabetta are the two safest choices. Both read as evening without competing with the bride. More long styles sit in the evening gowns edit, and the full Costarellos collection is on the brand page. Separates sit under skirts and trousers.

How to care for velvet

• Clean: follow the care label inside each piece. Velvet gowns with lace and beading are best left to a specialist dry cleaner.
• Press: never iron the face of velvet, because it flattens the pile. Steam from the inside, holding the steamer a short distance away.
• Store: hang velvet with space around it. Folding leaves marks in the pile, and silk velvet shows them first. A padded hanger helps the gowns keep their shoulders.
• Wear: a crushed patch usually lifts with steam. Brush the pile gently in its natural direction with a soft brush once it has cooled.

Sizing for Costarellos velvet

All five current velvet pieces run true to size and come in UK 6 to UK 18. Costarellos uses French sizing, so take 28 off the FR size for the UK size: FR 36 is a UK 8 and a US 4. The model on the brand site is 180cm and wears FR 36. The Padra trousers are the one exception to note: they have a fitted silhouette, so size up if you sit between two sizes.

Read next: the Costarellos gowns guide, the Costarellos knitwear edit and Costarellos wedding guest dresses.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Costarellos silk velvet pure silk?

No. Costarellos silk velvet is a blend: the Aliska gown and Laudrie skirt are 75% rayon and 25% silk, and the Lissie gown is 60% polyester, 30% rayon and 10% silk.

How much is a Costarellos velvet gown?

The current Costarellos velvet gowns at Luxury Handbags are $3,650 for the Lissie silk velvet gown and $3,730 for the Aliska silk velvet lace applique gown.

Does Costarellos make a velvet maxi skirt?

Yes. The Laudrie velvet maxi skirt in black is cut from a rayon and silk velvet to a floor-skimming length and costs $1,450 at Luxury Shoes .

Is a velvet strapless dress right for a winter wedding?

Yes. The Isabetta cotton velvet strapless dress in black has a midi length and lace trims, which suits an evening winter wedding where black is accepted.

Should I size up in Costarellos velvet trousers?

Only if you are between sizes. The Padra cotton velvet flared trousers fit true to size, and Costarellos recommends the larger size when you sit between two.