A velvet fitted prom dress works because velvet is inherently formal and the fitted silhouette means you are making a statement about how you want to look. Velvet drapes close to the body and the pile creates visual interest and catches light in a way that satin cannot. A fitted velvet dress reads as sophisticated and intentional without being over the top. These dresses usually come in rich colors like burgundy, emerald, and navy that work with the formal nature of velvet. Velvet is substantial enough that it does not require excessive structure and the weight means the dress will move well without clinging uncomfortably. A fitted velvet prom dress is the choice when you want everyone to know you did not just put on the first dress you found.