As soon as holiday lights are on the trees and peppermint is in our coffee, there’s one fabric that we all simultaneously break out: velvet. Here’s how to incorporate this festive fabric into your wardrobe seven days a week.
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As a Top
Drinks with the girls? Secret Santa party? Dinner date? Enter: the velvet blouse. Its shine and festive quality make it the perfect going-out top.
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As a Blazer
A velvet blazer is the easiest way to dress up an everyday outfit. Toss it on over jeans. Style it over a dress. Pair it with a skirt. It can handle anything – even your office dress code. It’s basically the MVP of holiday dressing.
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As Pants
Velvet pants are a little trickier to style, but a printed blouse or knit sweater pair perfectly for a dressed-up look. For something more laid-back and casual, dig up one of your favorite band tees (trust us, it’s a cool look).
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As a Pantsuit
This outfit means business. Whether you’re wearing it to work or to a holiday party, expect compliments. The trick to the pantsuit? Make sure it’s well-tailored, because you wear the suit, the suit doesn’t wear you.
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As a Purse
Bigger isn’t always better when it comes to festive dressing. That’s why a velvet bag is the perfect winter accessory. The best part is that you can have fun with the color – it doesn’t have to be red or green.
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As Shoes
The great thing about velvet shoes? You can style them with any outfit. Turn a pantsuit into a power suit with some heels, or dress up a pair of jeans with OTK boots and you’re ready for cocktail hour. Some people say the shoes make the outfit, and we agree.
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As a Skirt
A velvet skirt and some leather booties are a match made in sartorial heaven. Style your skirt with a festive blouse or a cozy turtleneck, and you’re ready for whatever the day (or night) throws at you.
Written by Mia Zarrella, Staff Writer
