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
-40%
AllSaints
Polyester Lana Velvet Mini Dress, Size: UK 10/US 6 Black
£83.00
£139.00
AllSaints
-70%
Nobody's Child
Black Bow Front Velvet Eleanor Midi Dress
£39.00
£130.00
Nobody's Child
-17%
DUSK
Sequin Velvet Shift Dress Red
£50.00
£60.00
Roman
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.
-60%
AllSaints
Cotton Tundy Bolt High Top Leather Trainers, Size: UK 3/US 6/EU 36 Green
£68.00
£169.00
AllSaints
-52%
Loewe
Belted Trousers Beige
£580.00
£1,200.00
Labels
Charles & Keith
Lando Velvet Heeled Mules Black
£59.00
Charles & Keith
-50%
Sorel
Torino II WP snow boots Brown
£75.00
£150.00
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!
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
Alemi pointelle straight pants Black
£78.00
£130.00
Mytheresa
Velvet
Cotton corduroy pants Red
£245.00
Mytheresa
-40%
Velvet
Brylie cotton twill barrel pants Black
£156.00
£260.00
Mytheresa
-40%
Velvet
Sorine velvet straight pants Black
£180.00
£300.00
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
Burberry
Mini Cotswolds Tote Brown
£1,595.00
Burberry
6. To a wedding
Jumpsuits, playsuits, pleated dresses and ruffled skirts – all of our favourite wedding guest looks are showing up in velvet, too.
AllSaints
Cotton Lana Lace Mini Dress, Size: UK 14/US 10 Brown
£119.00
AllSaints
Nobody's Child
Blue Denim Tulla Midi Dress
£95.00
Nobody's Child
-50%
Ariella
Knot Front Maxi Dress Blue
£55.00
£110.00
Roman
