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.
-40%
Forte_Forte
Velvet Long Dress Beige
£202.00
£336.00
Balardi
Fat Face
FatFace Isla Indigo Blue Regular Velvet Midi Dress
£72.00
FatFace
-60%
Ganni
Velvet jersey midi dress Red
£130.00
£325.00
Mytheresa
-47%
Elisabetta Franchi
Red Carpet Dress In Velvet And Jersey Black
£380.00
£721.00
Balardi
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%
Emporio Armani
Black Monogram Sneaker
£218.00
£372.00
Balardi
-50%
Charles & Keith
Velvet Bow Loafers Black
£34.50
£69.00
Charles & Keith
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
Mid-rise tapered pants Black
£195.00
£325.00
Mytheresa
Velvet
Laney cotton straight pants Brown
£265.00
Mytheresa
-40%
Velvet
Sorine velvet straight pants Black
£180.00
£300.00
Mytheresa
Velvet
Lola linen straight pants Brown
£250.00
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.
-29%
Ferragamo
Hug (L) Handbag Brown
£1,677.00
£2,372.00
Balardi
Aquazzura
Dangerous Liaisons 105 velvet pumps Red
£695.00
Mytheresa
-6%
Isabel Marant
Isabel Marant Yenky Shopping Bag Black
£161.00
£171.00
Balardi
6. To a wedding
Jumpsuits, playsuits, pleated dresses and ruffled skirts – all of our favourite wedding guest looks are showing up in velvet, too.
-30%
Self Portrait
Midi Dress With Contrasting Lace Collar Blue
£327.00
£470.00
Balardi
-40%
Ganni
White Floral Satin Maxi Dress - Size 32 Elastane
£237.00
£395.00
GANNI
-43%
Solace London
Maci Maxi Dress Blue
£401.00
£708.00
Balardi
-40%
Forte_Forte
Velvet Long Dress Beige
£202.00
£336.00
Balardi
