Remember when velvet used to be a very ‘90s fabric? You could ask anyone a year ago if they’d consider wearing a velvet dress, and they’d scoff at you and say, “Go back to the ‘90s.” But now look at us! Velvet is everywhere. Velvet is on our dresses, tops, pants, and shoes. It is arguably the fabric of the fall 2016 season. And if you want to be on-trend, you know you’re going to have to get a little velvet in your life. There are some bold ways to incorporate velvet into your look, and there are some more subtle techniques, too, depending on your personal style.
If you want to weigh your options on how to wear velvet this autumn, you’ve come to the right place. I’m going to outline six of the ways you can style velvet to fit into your fall wardrobe so seamlessly it’s like you’ve always been wearing it (since the ‘90s, obviously). So, are you ready to rock some luxe velvet? Great, let’s get to it.
1. Shoes
One way to slyly wear velvet this season is to put it on your feet. POPSUGAR shows Gigi Hadid rocking rich red booties with an all-denim look, and the outfit is on-point. Adding a touch of velvet with your shoes is the perfect way to add a pop to a monochromatic ensemble; just look at Lyst’s footwear styling techniques for more inspo.
2. Slip Dress
If you’re feeling pretty confident in your ability to wear velvet, you should try the slip dress trend. Slip dresses first arrived as nighty-style silk pieces, and now they’re even sultrier in the form of velvet. Just step into a velvet slip dress and juxtapose the femininity with cool details like a leather biker jacket or edgy shoes.
3. Pants
You can easily pair any of your favorite tops with a pair of velvet skinnies, and it’ll be low-key enough to ease yourself into the trend. Velvet pants are a perfect day-to-night item, and I couldn’t agree more. Not to mention they’ll be really comfy if you find a pair with some stretch!
4. Blazer
A simple way to bring velvet into your existing wardrobe is to find yourself a killer velvet blazer. You can wear it with jeans and a white camisole a la Alexa Chung as featured in InStyle, or you can try it with trousers and a casual band tee for a punk rock vibe.
5. Top
Want to try to wear your velvet more dominantly? A crushed velvet top is the way to go. Whether you choose a boho print or a smooth, simple long-sleeved tee, you can’t go wrong with a velvet top. You’re going to fall in love with all the possibilities when you see how many people are styling velvet tops with their favorite pants.
6. All-out
For the most fearless fashionistas, there’s always the option to go all-out with your velvet. That means either choosing a jumpsuit clad in the material or finding a two-piece matching set. A common theme for this styling technique is a trouser-and-top combination that’s extremely luxe yet strong at the same time. With a loafer, you’ll be all kinds of androgynous cool.
XO,
