How to wear velvet in summer
Velvet is truly luxurious, and it’s way more versatile than you think. Why make velvet wait for Christmas party season when there are so many stylish ways to wear the trend right now? The key is in the fabric weight – keep your eye out for lighter, floatier styles rather than the heavy velvet of seasons gone by. Here’s a guide to including the richness into your outfits, even when it’s boiling hot.
1. On the weekend
Velvet is traditionally seen as an evening-wear trend, but these days it’s creeping into our daytime looks too. These pieces are perfect for pulling off velvet at brunch dates or for evening cocktails without feeling overdressed.
Fat Face
FatFace Isla Indigo Blue Regular Velvet Midi Dress
£72.00
FatFace
Rixo
Simone lace-trimmed velvet midi dress Red
£355.00
Mytheresa
DUSK
Sequin Velvet Shift Dress Red
£60.00
Roman
-50%
SIMKHAI
Marzia lame velvet wrap dress Black
£332.00
£665.00
Mytheresa
2. On your feet
Whether they’re ultra flat or sky high, velvet shoes are the perfect way to top off an outfit, adding a finishing touch of elegance – even if you’re just wearing jeans and a t-shirt.
-41%
Moon Boot
Luna lace-up suede boots - Black
£116.00
£198.00
FARFETCH
-50%
Sorel
Torino II WP snow boots Brown
£75.00
£150.00
Mytheresa
adidas
SL 72 OG Mineral Green/Off White sneakers
£138.00
FARFETCH
-50%
Sorel
Torino Park suede ankle boots Brown
£92.00
£185.00
Mytheresa
3. To the beach
No doubt you’ve got at least one holiday lined up this year. Take the trend with you in the form of these deluxe beachwear options – including velvet sunnies!
-50%
Versace
Medusa 95 swimsuit - Black
£337.00
£675.00
FARFETCH
4. To work
Velvet is ideal for work looks – it’s sophisticated without having to even try. Check out these velvet options that will breezily see you through from the office to post-work drinks.
-40%
Velvet
Sorine velvet straight pants Black
£180.00
£300.00
Mytheresa
-70%
Velvet
Mid-rise cotton canvas wide-leg pants Black
£78.00
£260.00
Mytheresa
-40%
Velvet
Brylie cotton twill barrel pants Black
£156.00
£260.00
Mytheresa
-20%
Velvet
Taylor linen straight pants White
£272.00
£340.00
Mytheresa
5. To carry essentials
For the trend shy, dip your toe in the velvet water with these stroke-able accessories. All the luxury without having to fully commit.
-50%
Sorel
Torino II WP snow boots Brown
£75.00
£150.00
Mytheresa
JW PEI
mini Hana structured handbag - Brown
£132.00
FARFETCH
-13%
Coccinelle
suede leather shoulder bag - Brown
£298.00
£343.00
FARFETCH
6. To a wedding
Jumpsuits, playsuits, pleated dresses and ruffled skirts – all of our favourite wedding guest looks are showing up in velvet, too.
-20%
Self Portrait
Lace midi dress Blue
£352.00
£440.00
Mytheresa
-50%
Ganni
Blue Seersucker Check Midi Dress
£142.50
£285.00
GANNI
-30%
Self Portrait
Belted taffeta midi dress Pink
£339.00
£485.00
Mytheresa
-50%
Ganni
Grey Collar Maxi Dress - Size XXS Merino Wool
£262.50
£525.00
GANNI
