![Anja Rubik wears Haider Ackermann long-sleeve velvet gown in Bergdorf Goodman's fall 2016 catalog](https://www.fashiongonerogue.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Anja-Rubik-Bergdorf-Goodman-Fall-2016-Catalog10.jpg)
One of the hottest trends from the fall-winter 2016 season is no doubt velvet. Although the fabric is often associated with the 70’s and 90’s it is making a major comeback this year. Thanks to labels like Marc Jacobs, Ralph Lauren, Valentino and more, velvet stormed the fall runways. And this fabric is quite versatile. Perfect for a date night or cocktail hour, discover our picks of velvet dresses below.
Velvet Fall 2016 Runway
![Ralph Lauren's fall-winter 2016 runway show featured a velvet dress with a plunging neckline](https://www.fashiongonerogue.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Ralph-Lauren-2016-Fall-Winter-Runway40.jpg)
![Model wears plaid coat over velvet dress with leopard detail on Etro's fall 2016 runway](https://www.fashiongonerogue.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Etro-2016-Fall-Winter-Runway17.jpg)
![Alberta Ferretti's fall 2016 collection features a mixed media dress with velvet and lace](https://www.fashiongonerogue.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Alberta-Ferretti-2016-Fall-Winter-Runway09.jpg)
![Valentino features a ballerina inspired turtleneck with a green velvet dress on fall 2016 runway](https://www.fashiongonerogue.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Valentino-2016-Fall-Winter-Runway45.jpg)
Shop Velvet Dresses for Fall 2016
![Saylor Logan Velvet Dress with Plunging Neckline](https://www.fashiongonerogue.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Saylor-Logan-Velvet-Lace-Dress.jpg)
![Kimchi Blue Velvet Sweetheart Minidress](https://www.fashiongonerogue.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Velvet-Sweetheart-Minidress-Kimchi-Blue.jpg)
![Intimately Free People Velvet Accent Dress](https://www.fashiongonerogue.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Velvet-Accent-Dress-Intimately-Free-People.jpg)
![ASOS Velvet Kimono Plunge Mini Skater Dress](https://www.fashiongonerogue.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Velvet-Kimono-Plunge-Mini-Skater-Dress.jpg)
![BDG Collection Velvet & Lace Midi Slip Dress](https://www.fashiongonerogue.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Velvet-Lace-Midi-Slip-Dress-BDG-Collection.jpg)
![Free People Velvet Maxi Dress in Black](https://www.fashiongonerogue.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Velvet-Maxi-Dress-Black-Free-People.jpg)
![Free People Velvet Slip Dress](https://www.fashiongonerogue.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Velvet-Slip-Dress-Free-People.jpg)