Top picks
Plush burgundy velvet for fall weddings, holiday parties and cold-weather dinners.
By the Maroon Dresses editors · Updated
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Velvet makes maroon look even richer, catching the light in folds and soaking up candlelight at evening events.
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Best overall
MEROKEETY
Fall weddings and holiday parties. The listing describes floral velvet pattern on stretch mesh, long sleeves, round neck and bodycon maxi; machine wash. Travel + Leisure's editor reviewed a different Merokeety dress (a lace maxi) and liked that it was lightweight, lined and resisted wrinkles. Source.
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Best for formal fall weddings
Maxigerui
Formal fall and winter weddings and family photos. The listing describes v-neck, short puff sleeves, stretch high waist, A-line skirt and machine washable.
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Best flare sleeves
Simplee
Semi-formal events, toasts and bridesmaid looks with texture. The listing describes v-neck, short flare sleeves, elastic empire waist and hand wash cold.
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Best for holiday parties
Simplee
Holiday parties, dinners and dates. The listing describes deep V-neck, long lantern sleeves, a-line skirt with pockets and machine wash in a laundry bag.
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We started from Azazie's bridesmaid and Atelier ranges and from Amazon's women's dress best-seller lists, then kept dresses offered in a maroon-family color (maroon, burgundy, wine) with clear details on fabric, fit and sizes. We didn't try these dresses on. Descriptions come from each product page and from independent articles or forums where we found them.
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Looking for style ideas? See our Velvet & Fall style guide.