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Browse all Faherty dresses →Stretch Silk Velvet Riley Midi Dress - Black
The verdict
Fit
Velvet clings subtly; stretch fibers add comfort and conformity to the body. Midi length reads dressy without formality; expect a flattering, close fit.
Quality
Stretch silk-velvet finishes beautifully but is delicate. Expect good construction at this price, though the stretch fibers may eventually relax.
Is the price fair?
Reasonable pricing for a silk-velvet dress. The blend of tactile luxury and wearability justifies the mid-range cost.
Best for
Someone seeking a dressier piece that works for dates or dinners but doesn't demand special occasions; luxury comfort without ceremony.
Care
Velvet is sensitive to moisture and friction; dry clean recommended to avoid pilling and maintain sheen.
What owners report about Faherty dresses
Faherty's cotton-gauze and linen dresses draw strong comfort reviews — testers describe soft, breezy fabric and roomy-but-not-shapeless cuts, and one reviewer called the brand's linen midi shirt dress among the best-fitting she had tried. The recurring theme is generous sizing: multiple styles are reported to run large or boxy, with owners sizing down or having pieces tailored, though at least one style is noted to run slim in the chest instead.
- Strengths
- Soft, breezy natural-fiber fabrics with relaxed cuts that reviewers find genuinely comfortable and easy to care for.
- Watch out for
- Fit skews loose and varies by style — most dresses run large or boxy enough that owners size down or tailor, while a few cut slim in the chest.
- Sizing
- Expect roomy cuts and size down on most styles if between sizes, but check per-style guidance since some run slim in the chest.
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