- January 19, 2021
- FASHION + SHOPPING
Here’s How You Can Embrace Velvet This Season
Your opulent yet laidback velvet cheat sheet is here!
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Amidst the seasonal emphasis on comfort and warmth, one of winter’s most beloved fabrics – velvet takes over the much-in-trend knit sets and sweatsuits in the style circuit. Considered a holiday season favourite, this soft and shiny classic finds its party-ready shine and aesthetics reinterpreted to fit into our day-to-day looks. Let’s face it, velvet can easily and surely give our grocery shopping, WFH, Zoom meetings, or even Sunday picnic looks a fancy yet fuss-free makeover. And below, we have rounded up some easy, elegant interpretations of this do-it-all fabric by the influencer and celebrity set that’ll prompt you to switch up your winter style with the luxe cool of velvet.
![Grece Ghanem velvet](http://www.runwaysquare.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Grece-Ghanem-838x1024.jpg)
Velvet blazer with polka dot pussy-bow blouse and winter-appropriate checked trousers – just the trifecta you need to achieve that timeless elegance.
(L-R) Liz Uy, Marianne Theodorsen
There’s nothing more opulent yet laidback than velvet pantsuits, especially when embellishments are kept to a minimum to complement the bright hues.
![Tiffany Hsu velvet](http://www.runwaysquare.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Tiffany-Hsu-@handinfire-833x1024.jpg)
Do the unexpected and pair up your attention-worthy velvet pants with a velvet top for your next evening stroll. And remember, double velvet is much cooler and addictive than double denim.
(L-R) Susie Lau, Judith, Viky Rader, Aureta & Maria Bernad
Slip dress or LBD, vintage or eccentric, printed or plain jane – Judith, Susie Lau, Aureta, Viky Rader, and Maria Bernad serve up extraordinarily versatile variations of a velvet dress, reiterating that it truly is the ultimate elevated winter staple.
![Karin Teigl velvet](http://www.runwaysquare.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Karin-Teigl-@constantly_k-999x1024.jpg)
Take cues from Karin and swap your usual sweatsuits for velvet lounge sets for much more refined yet relaxed sartorial vibes.
(L-R) Hamel Patel, Rasna Bhasin
Yes, you can pair a velvet crop top/tunic with a lehenga skirt or brocade pants; it’s a match made in heaven for all your physical/digital wedding gatherings.
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Well, all you need is an oversized velvet (preferably in rich jewel tones) to be ready for cozy winter nights.
In case of a velvet emergency, ease yourself with a more-glam-than-gran masterclass by Courtney Trop that proves velvet is indeed the luxuriously soft and shining star of everyday looks.
Photos Courtesy: Instagram
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