MARGARET | Velvet Maxi Dress
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Luxury and Comfort in Perfect Harmony
Discover the Margaret Velvet Maxi Dress, a refined velvet dress designed for women who value comfort without compromising on elegance. Crafted from soft, high quality velvet, Margaret feels warm, smooth, and gentle against the skin, making it a pleasure to wear throughout the day.
The relaxed silhouette drapes beautifully over the body, offering a flattering and forgiving fit. A subtle stand up collar and long sleeves add timeless elegance, while the discreet, spacious pockets provide everyday practicality without disrupting the clean design.
Margaret is designed for cozy evenings at home, but she doesn’t stop there. This is a dress you’ll also reach for on relaxed days out, casual gatherings, or when you want to feel comfortable and put together with minimal effort.

Why Margaret is a favorite among many women:
✓ Elegant and timeless design
A softly flowing silhouette with a stand up collar that creates a polished yet relaxed look, suitable for home and everyday wear.
✓ Relaxed, forgiving fit
Designed to drape comfortably over the body without clinging. Runs true to size and feels easy and flattering.
✓ Practical, discreet pockets
Spacious pockets for everyday convenience, thoughtfully integrated into the design.
✓ Luxurious velvet comfort
Soft, warm velvet with a gentle stretch that feels comfortable, breathable, and never restrictive.
✓ Versatile and easy to wear
Perfect for cozy evenings, relaxed days, casual outings, or simply feeling comfortable and confident all day long.
Specifications
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Material: Velvet (polyester blend)
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Neckline: Stand up collar
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Fit: Relaxed, forgiving fit — runs true to size
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Length: Maxi
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Sleeves: Long sleeves
Margaret is a dress designed to help you feel comfortable, confident, and at ease wherever your day takes you.
Use the fit finder next to the size selector for a recommendation in a few seconds, or see the full measurement charts below.
Every product page has a fit finder next to the size selector — three questions, one recommendation, a few seconds. These charts are for anyone who would rather read the numbers.
How to measure
- Bust / chest. Around the fullest part, tape level, arms relaxed at your sides.
- Waist. Around the narrowest part of your torso, usually just above the navel.
- Hips. Around the fullest part, roughly 8 in below the waist.
- Inseam. From the crotch seam to the floor, in the shoes you'll wear the trousers with.
Measure over the underwear you'd normally wear, not over clothing. Keep the tape snug but not tight.
Women's clothing
| Size | US | Bust (in) | Waist (in) | Hips (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0–2 | 31–32 | 24–25 | 34–35 |
| XS | 2–4 | 33–34 | 26–27 | 36–37 |
| S | 4–6 | 35–36 | 28–29 | 38–39 |
| M | 8–10 | 37–38½ | 30–31½ | 40–41½ |
| L | 12–14 | 39½–41 | 32½–34 | 42½–44 |
| XL | 16–18 | 42–44 | 35–37 | 45–47 |
| XXL | 20–22 | 45–47 | 38–40 | 48–50 |
Men's clothing
| Size | Chest (in) | Waist (in) | Neck (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 33–35 | 27–29 | 14–14½ |
| S | 36–38 | 30–32 | 15–15½ |
| M | 39–41 | 33–35 | 15½–16 |
| L | 42–44 | 36–38 | 16½–17 |
| XL | 45–47 | 39–41 | 17½–18 |
| XXL | 48–50 | 42–44 | 18½–19 |
Women's shoes
| US | EU | UK | Foot length (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 35 | 2½ | 8⅝ |
| 6 | 36 | 3½ | 8⅞ |
| 7 | 37–38 | 4½ | 9¼ |
| 8 | 38–39 | 5½ | 9½ |
| 9 | 39–40 | 6½ | 9⅞ |
| 10 | 41 | 7½ | 10¼ |
| 11 | 42 | 8½ | 10½ |
Men's shoes
| US | EU | UK | Foot length (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 40 | 6 | 9⅝ |
| 8 | 41 | 7 | 9⅞ |
| 9 | 42 | 8 | 10¼ |
| 10 | 43 | 9 | 10⅝ |
| 11 | 44 | 10 | 10⅞ |
| 12 | 45 | 11 | 11¼ |
| 13 | 46 | 12 | 11½ |
How our pieces are cut
- Dresses are cut true to size. If you are between sizes, take the smaller one — most of our dresses have ease through the waist.
- Coats and jackets are cut with room for a knit underneath. Take your usual size; size up only if you layer heavily.
- Knitwear is relaxed by design. Between sizes, take the smaller one unless you want an oversized look.
- Trousers and jeans run true to size. Between sizes, take the larger one.
- Shoes run true to size. If you have a wide foot, take half a size up.
Still not sure?
Write to info@halstead.com with your usual size, your height and the piece you're looking at. We'll tell you what we would pick — usually within a few hours. We would far rather get it right the first time than process a return.
We work in natural fibres — wool, cashmere, cotton, linen and full-grain leather.
Knitwear: cold hand wash or a wool cycle at 30 °C, no softener, dried flat and stored folded.
Coats: dry clean once or twice a season, stored on a broad wooden hanger.
Leather: wipe with a damp cloth, condition twice a year, never dry near heat.
Full guidance is on our Materials & Care page.
Shipping is free on every order to all 50 states, with no minimum.
Processing: 2–4 business days, while your order is picked and checked by hand.
Transit: 3–4 business days.
Total: 6–9 business days, with tracking emailed the moment it leaves Chesapeake.
Returns: 90 days from delivery. We email you a printable label; return shipping is deducted from the refund unless the fault is ours, and your first exchange is always free.