Nothing says the holidays quite like a luxe velvet look.
Whether you’re opting for a velvet dress, embellished top or pair of wide leg trousers, you’ll be holiday-ready in velvet. And, luckily for us, velvet is totally on trend this season, so you won’t have to look very far to find some beautiful options.
A few years ago, I picked up a classic black velvet wrap dress with slightly puffed sleeves that I’ve since worn dozens of times – on a date with Bugs, for drinks with the girls, and most recently, for a work holiday party. But this time around, I wanted to dress it up differently and to give it a festive flare, which I did with the help of a pair of gold studded fishnet tights. I know, you’re thinking that fishnets are a lot for a work event and I agree they are not what I would generally consider to be work appropriate attire, but I toned down the fishnet effect by layering them over a pair of opaque black tights. In this way, the gold studs stood out without looking too provocative. To play up the velvet detail, I opted for a pair of black velvet pumps with rounded heels and my Gucci Mini Dionysus Blue Velvet Chain Bag (that Sis bought me for my birthday … I know, it’s absolutely amazing!). Finally, I wore a pair of drop pearl earrings with rhinestone embellishment, Daniel Wellington Classic Petite rose gold watch and my favorite new emerald green double breasted wool coat.
Style Note: I’m a huge fan of embellished tights – polka dot, studded, rhinestone, plaid patterned, etc. – which are totally on trend right now. Embellished tights are a great way to dress up a plain dress or make an otherwise simple outfit more playful.
Holiday details – emerald green coat, velvet pieces and embellished tights. A classic overcoat in a statement color. Timeless velvet wrap dress can be worn any number of ways. Nothing like the holidays in New York City. Holiday vibes and holiday smiles. Velvet dress, shoes and bag. Luxe fabrics for winter. Gucci Mini Dionysus Velvet Bag. Embellished tights dress up an otherwise simple black velvet dress. Winter fabrics of wool and velvet. Daniel Wellington Classic Petite Watch pairs perfectly with a sophisticated evening look. Happy Holidays!