Let's talk velvet: are you still convinced the soft and silky material was made for pairing with combat boots and a choker necklace? We're about to totally change your mind. Forget the crushed-velvet looks of the '90s and reach way back to the days when velvet was made for royalty — wouldn't you like to embrace your inner queen?
Bring the baroque to today, and wear the plush fabric for work or weekend, because to us it can be fun, but it will always feel just a little fancy. You can pair a skin-hugging dress with a velvet blazer or up-style your jeans with velvet slippers; the key to pulling it off the cool girl way is to pair it with low-key pieces. A dash of something casual (like a leather jacket or flannel) will help you avoid an opulence overload. So, check out our favorite velvet pieces this season, because you deserve to rock Fall's most luxurious trend.
Source: Le 21ème | Adam Katz Sinding [1]
Alexander Wang Veisa Bootie
Alexander Wang Veisa Bootie [2] ($650)
Zara Handmade Velvet Kimono
Zara Handmade Velvet Kimono [3] ($199)
Sea Velvet Pants
Sea Velvet Pants [4] ($385)
Misile Montgomery Maxi Skirt
Misile Montgomery Maxi Skirt [5] ($298)
Andrew Marc x Richard Chai Shadow-Plaid Velvet-Burnout Dress
Andrew Marc x Richard Chai Shadow-Plaid Velvet-Burnout Dress [6] ($395)
Reformation Hugh Jacket
Reformation Hugh Jacket [7] ($248)
Max Mara Studio Zuai Velvet Top
Max Mara Studio Zuai Velvet Top [8] ($387)
J.Crew Stubbs & Wootton Velvet Slippers
J.Crew Stubbs & Wootton Velvet Slippers [9] ($400)
Kate Heart Shape Velvet Clutch
Kate Heart Shape Velvet Clutch [10] ($26)
J Brand Romy Top
J Brand Romy Top [11] ($360)
Topshop Embroidered Velvet Shorts
Topshop Embroidered Velvet Shorts [12] ($95)
Asos Smock Dress
Asos Smock Dress [13] ($123)
Maje Fanita Crop Pants
Maje Fanita Crop Pants [14] ($355)
Opening Ceremony Velvet Flock Hand Wool Sweater
Opening Ceremony Velvet Flock Hand Wool Sweater [15] ($440)
Free People Saunder Falcon Dress
Free People Saunder Falcon Dress [16] ($438)
Sandro Skirt
Sandro Skirt [17] ($315)
Elizabeth & James Zade Top
Elizabeth & James Zade Top [18] ($275)
I Madeline Snake Print Dress
I Madeline Snake Print Dress [19] ($129)
Kenzo Bud of Roses Skirt
Kenzo Bud of Roses Skirt [20] ($428)
Misguided Kylie Sandals
Misguided Kylie Sandals [21] ($47)
Boden Flirty Pencil
Flirty Pencil [22] ($108)
Want & Need Burnout Velvet Shift Dress
Want & Need Burnout Velvet Shift Dress [23] ($52)
AG Jeans Velvet Corduroy Legging
AG Jeans Velvet Corduroy Legging [24] ($168)