How to wear a velvet pantsuit like Olivia Palermo

There’s no denying it: Velvet can be a tricky fabric to wear. The reason? It often comes with connotations as a festive, party-only textile. And while we do not deny the luxe material is a go-to during the holidays, there’s no reason why you can’t wear it during every day, post-New Year’s Eve affairs. For inspiration on wearing the saucy fabric IRL, we’re turning to the one and only Miss. Olivia Palermo and her oh-so-chic velvet pantsuit.

While attending the “House of Gucci” premiere in New York in November 2021, the 35-year-old socialite and fashion girl wowed in a forest green velvet suit jacket and matching pants, complete with a bedazzled clutch and smokey eye.

The chicest, wouldn’t you agree? And while we wouldn’t necessarily wear a head-to-toe velvet look to our Monday morning meeting (although we would stand and applaud anyone who did), the luxe fabric is a stylish choice for date night, evening’s out, weddings, and beyond.

For more velvet pantsuit OOTD ideas, scroll below to shop trendy and cool velvet pieces that will add an instant va-va-voom to your wardrobe.

Norwegian Influencer Annabel Rosendahl effortlessly pairs her rose-coloured velvet suit with a JW Anderson bag and sneakers and honestly, it’s making us rethink our Monday morning meeting claim.

Orange you glad you stumbled upon this look? Fashion buyer and editor Yuwei Zhangzou is making us dream in tangerine. Scroll down to shop her look.

This fashion week guest dazzles in an eggplant purple velvet pantsuit and frankly, we can’t get enough of it. Pair the ’70s-inspired style with a graphic tee, pointy-toe boots, and a choker necklace for your own rockstar-esque look.