
Rixo
Anabella Velvet Mini-Dress
The Rixo Anabella is a black mini-dress with a fitted velvet bodice and short puff sleeves in a viscose and silk blend, finished with a polyester lining. It has a wide boatneck front, a deep scoop back, a hidden side zip closure, and a two-tier gathered satin-finish ruffle skirt that ends above the knee; length measures 86 cm (33.75") from the top of the shoulder on size Small. It is intended as a party or evening dress.
- Color
- Black
- Material
- Velvet in a viscose and silk blend; polyester lining
- Gender
- female
- Style
- party, evening, retro, glam, vintage, romantic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Color
Specifications
Rixo's Anabella mini-dress in black viscose-silk velvet, featuring a boatneck, backless silhouette, puff sleeves and a ruffled taffeta skirt, channeling 80s glamour.
Velvet in a viscose and silk blend; polyester lining; boatneck; backless; hidden side zip closure; short puff sleeves with elastic edging; ruffled puff skirt; hits above the knee; length 86 cm from the top of the shoulder (size Small).
- Color
- Black · black
- Material
- Velvet in a viscose and silk blend; polyester lining
- Secondary
- silk, polyester
- Style
- party, evening, retro, glam, vintage, romantic
- Occasion
- party, holiday-party, date-night
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Additional Attributes
- Black velvet fabric in a viscose and silk blend
- 80s glamour-inspired mini silhouette
- Boatneck neckline
- Backless design
- Hidden side zip closure
- Short puff sleeves with elastic edging
- Puffy ruffled taffeta miniskirt
- Polyester lining
- Hits above the knee
- Length: 86 cm (33.75") from the top of the shoulder
- Voluminous puff sleeve and skirt silhouette
- Measurement reference: size Small
Product Insights
Velvet shell is 81% viscose / 19% silk; the ruffled skirt and bust lining are 100% polyester Runs true to size but has essentially no stretch — size by your hip measurement, not your bust Viscose-silk velvet gives a plush, exceptionally soft hand with fluid drape and a subtle lustre Dry clean only — do not hand or machine wash the velvet or the taffeta skirt The back is cut low and open, so plan on a low-back bra, adhesive cups or tape despite the built-in bra keepers Sitting and pressing flatten the velvet pile in patches that stay lighter over time
Verified claims
- fit and sizing
- Runs true to size but has essentially no stretch — size by your hip measurement, not your bust
- length
- 86 cm (33.75") shoulder-to-hem, measured on a SMALL — a true above-knee mini
- materials
- Velvet shell is 81% viscose / 19% silk; the ruffled skirt and bust lining are 100% polyester
- construction
- Two-fabric build: fitted velvet bodice and sleeves over a tiered polyester taffeta ruffle skirt
- velvet hand
- Viscose-silk velvet gives a plush, exceptionally soft hand with fluid drape and a subtle lustre
- care
- Dry clean only — do not hand or machine wash the velvet or the taffeta skirt
- care
- Steam to release creases — a flat iron crushes the velvet pile and leaves lasting shine
- care
- The taffeta skirt is the fragile surface: iron it on the reverse at low heat with a pressing cloth
- undergarments
- The back is cut low and open, so plan on a low-back bra, adhesive cups or tape despite the built-in bra keepers
- silhouette
- Boatneck front with a deep scoop back creates the dress's open, occasion-ready line
- sleeves
- Short puff sleeves are gathered at the shoulder and finished with an elastic edge
- skirt volume
- The crisp taffeta tiers hold their puff shape on their own — no petticoat needed
- colour read
- Black velvet reads deeper and richer than a flat black fabric because the pile absorbs light
- surface behaviour
- Brushing the velvet leaves visible light and dark tracks that shift with the nap
- durability
- Sitting and pressing flatten the velvet pile in patches that stay lighter over time
- styling
- Deliberately 80s-referencing: velvet bodice, puff sleeves and a ruffled taffeta mini in one silhouette
- occasions
- Best suited to evening, party and occasion dressing rather than everyday wear
- size range
- Five sizes, X-SMALL to X-LARGE, in a single Black colourway
- variant economics
- Every size is in stock at the same 475 CAD price
- value
- The price buys a silk-blend velvet bodice rather than an all-silk or all-synthetic dress
- brand heritage
- Rixo's vintage-revival approach is the design logic behind this silhouette
Product record
- Title
- Anabella Velvet Mini-Dress
- Brand
- Rixo
- Price
- 475 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 16 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Anabella Velvet Mini-Dress: Choose this if you want a black 80s-glamour mini with a fitted low-sheen velvet bodice, short puff sleeves, and a two-tier ruffled satin skirt that hits above the knee. The backless scoop opening and hidden side zip suit those comfortable with an exposed back, and it comes in Black in sizes X-Small through X-Large. Note the lining and secondary fabric are 100% polyester.[1,2,3] | Cely Polka Dot Minidress: Choose this if you want a lightweight, fluid viscose summer minidress with a romantic vintage feel — think brown-and-white polka dots, a deep V-neck with scalloped cream lace trim, a pink rose applique, and short puff sleeves. The empire seam shapes the bust while back ties cinch the waist into a gently flared skirt, and most Rent the Runway reviewers (117) found it true to size with a comfortable fit in the hips and shoulders. Note that 18 reviewers called the length short — the hem falls above mid-thigh at about 33 inches (84 cm) from the shoulder — and the dress is dry-clean only.[4,5,6,7,8,9] | Lysandra Satin Maxi Dress: Choose this if you want a sleeveless, ankle-length satin gown in vivid blue with a deep V-neck and V-back framed by contrasting beige floral lace applique. It is made of 100% viscose satin with a light, fluid weave, an empire waist with a signature underbust seam, and a bias-cut skirt that flows into a straight, gently flared column. Note that it is unlined — described by the listing as giving a non-restrictive feel — and comes in SMALL, MEDIUM, and LARGE with a length of about 55.5 inches (141 cm) from the top of the shoulder.[10,11,12,13,14,15,16] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front view of a short black dress with a fitted velvet bodice, puff short sleeves, and a two-tier gathered satin ruffle skirt ending at a mini hemline.
- NecklineWide shallow boat neckline finishing close to the collarbone.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.03 · w 0.64 · h 0.10 (high) - Sleeve styleShort puff sleeves with gathered volume at the shoulder and a slightly rounded outer silhouette.
2 regions
x 0.13 · y 0.08 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.67 · y 0.08 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (high) - Bodice material and fitFitted torso and upper skirt attachment in a low-sheen velvet fabric that follows the body's contour.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.12 · w 0.56 · h 0.36 (high) - Waist seam and gathered trimHorizontal seam at the hip with a gathered attachment creating the top edge of the ruffle tiers.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.44 · w 0.60 · h 0.06 (high) - Skirt constructionTwo stacked wide ruffle tiers in a glossier fabric that form a short, flared mini skirt.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.48 · w 0.64 · h 0.22 (high) - HemlineMini hemline finishing above mid-thigh.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.62 · w 0.60 · h 0.06 (high) - Fabric surface detailVelvet sections show subtle nap and low reflectance while the ruffle tiers show higher specular highlights and a satiny sheen.
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.14 · w 0.54 · h 0.30 (medium); x 0.18 · y 0.50 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (medium)
Other
Studio shot showing a model wearing the dress against a white seamless background; model is standing with hands behind back and wearing knee-high black boots. Even soft lighting produces faint ground shadow.
- Shot compositionFull-length frontal studio shot cropped just above the model's mouth and including boots to the floor.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Model poseModel facing forward with both arms positioned behind the back, legs slightly apart.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.06 · w 0.52 · h 0.88 (high) - Background and lightingPlain white seamless background with soft, even lighting and a faint shadow on the floor under the boots.
- Additional visible clothingTall black knee-high boots are visible but are not described as part of the featured dress.
2 regions
x 0.30 · y 0.64 · w 0.18 · h 0.32 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.64 · w 0.18 · h 0.32 (high) - Image croppingTop of the model's head is cropped out of frame; legs and boots are fully visible.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.12 (high)
Colors
deep black velvet· bodice and sleeves (velvet)#0A090Dsheen black satin· skirt ruffles (satin)#121116- NecklineWide shallow boat neckline finishing close to the collarbone.
- 02

Product
Close-up of the dress bodice showing a black velvet fabric with a shallow round neckline and short gathered puff sleeves.
- Neckline shapeShallow round neckline with a clean finished edge sitting just below the collarbone.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.06 · w 0.70 · h 0.14 (high) - Fabric material and finishPile velvet fabric with a low sheen that shows subtle highlights and nap direction on the bodice and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.64 (high) - Sleeve styleShort puff sleeves with visible vertical gathers at the shoulder seam creating volume through the sleeve.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.24 · w 0.30 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.18 · w 0.30 · h 0.36 (high) - Bodice fitFitted bodice silhouette evident from the smooth curved seams and taut appearance of the velvet across the torso.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.30 · w 0.60 · h 0.50 (medium) - Visible side seam detailSubtle seam line visible near the right side under the arm where the fabric contours toward the waist.Partial
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.38 · w 0.20 · h 0.30 (medium) - No printed text or labelsThere are no visible printed text, logos, or labels on the visible portion of the garment.
Other
Studio close-up on a model against a plain light background with even lighting; image cropped at midface and upper hips.
- Shot compositionClose-cropped studio shot showing the model from just below the nose to the upper hips, centered on the dress bodice.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingEven, soft studio lighting on a plain light gray to white background producing minimal shadows.
- Model presencePartial view of a model including lower face, neck, and arms; hair visible behind shoulders.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.00 · w 0.60 · h 0.28 (high)
Colors
deep black velvet· velvet body- Neckline shapeShallow round neckline with a clean finished edge sitting just below the collarbone.
- 03

Product
Rear view of a short black dress with a deep scoop back, short puffed sleeves, and two-tiered shiny ruffle hem; model's hair partly covers the back.
- Back necklineDeep wide scoop back opening that exposes the upper and mid back
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.08 · w 0.36 · h 0.28 (high) - Main body fabricSmooth black velvet torso showing low sheen and soft nap characteristic of velvet
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.20 · w 0.56 · h 0.55 (high) - Sleeve styleShort puffed sleeves with gathered volume at the shoulder and a soft rounded silhouette
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.10 · w 0.30 · h 0.25 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.10 · w 0.30 · h 0.25 (high) - Ruffle hem constructionTwo horizontal tiered ruffle skirts at the hem made from a shinier, satin-like fabric with gathered tops creating volume
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.62 · w 0.76 · h 0.32 (high) - Visible seams and gathersGathering seam where the upper ruffle meets the dress body is visible as a slightly ruched horizontal line
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.60 · w 0.64 · h 0.06 (medium) - No visible closuresNo zippers, buttons, or other fasteners are visible on the exposed rear surface
- Hair occlusionLong dark hair falls over the right side of the back, partially covering the scoop opening and the right shoulder area
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.04 · w 0.36 · h 0.52 (high)
Other
Studio-shot rear product image on a white background showing model from head to mid-thigh with even lighting and soft shadows; image cropped at legs and top of head partly out of frame.
- Background and lightingPlain high-key white background with even studio lighting and minimal shadowing under the hem
- Shot compositionCentered rear-facing model, image framed from head to mid-thigh with lower legs cropped out
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low) - Model presenceLive model wearing the dress; arms relaxed at sides and skin visible through the back opening and below the hem
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.30 · w 0.64 · h 0.60 (high)
Colors
black velvet· main body#0E0D12shiny black· ruffle tiers#121116- Back necklineDeep wide scoop back opening that exposes the upper and mid back
Variants
5 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4836698 | Anabella Velvet Mini-Dress - Black - X-Small | CA$475.00 | Yes |
| 4836699 | Anabella Velvet Mini-Dress - Black - Small | CA$475.00 | Yes |
| 4836700 | Anabella Velvet Mini-Dress - Black - Medium | CA$475.00 | Yes |
| 4836701 | Anabella Velvet Mini-Dress - Black - Large | CA$475.00 | Yes |
| 4836702 | Anabella Velvet Mini-Dress - Black - X-Large | CA$475.00 | Yes |