If sequins sparkle, then velvet whispers. It’s a more subdued approach to holiday parties, but I love the rich tones and luxe texture of the fabric. From show stopping suits to statement shoes, shop our favorite velvet holiday pieces now. I’m wearing a cranberry red suit from Frame Denim in the header image. I love the cropped, wide-leg silhouette of the pants and the extra-long length of the blazer.
There’s something especially alluring about black velvet at a party. The low lighting, the subtle shine – it’s all very sexy. It makes you want to reach out and touch! And there’s maybe no sexier blazer than this L’Agence 70’s inspired tuxedo blazer. The wide, contrasting lapels have an undeniably rock star edge. The same goes for this military-inspired J.Crew double-breasted blazer and Frame’s super flattering slightly shrunken velvet blazer.
A pair of velvet trousers also plays well with other holiday favorites like feathers and sequined tops. A pair of high-and-tight Veronica Beard flares will make your legs look a mile long. I still love a slouchy or wide-leg moment, like this chocolate brown Banana Republic pair or these navy L’Agence trousers. Keep playing with color like the olive green shade of this J.Crew blazer, this gunmetal grey Mango suit, or COS’s midnight blue loungewear.
And of course, since we’re talking about parties, there are some dress options. Anthropologie’s black tiered Somerset dress is just begging for a pair of dramatic statement earrings. The clean, modern lines of this Banana Republic maxi skirt is perfect for the minimalists out there. I love the leg slit on this prim and proper All Saints dress, which reminds me of a Batsheva dress at a fraction of the cost.
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