The Soft Touch

Velvet Dress : Forever21; Belt, Earrings : ForeverNew; Pearl Ring, Heels: Zara; Sequin Clutch: Redress

Picture Courtesy : Sakshi Gurnani

Don't you think velvet is always such a luxurious, rich, and elegant fabric? One of the richest fabrics known to man, velvet is today more in fashion than ever. Velvet has always reminded me of children’s clothes, those cute, tiny, shiny frocks. But this season, it is making an appearance on the red carpet, on fashion ramps, at parties and just about everywhere. There’s something about velvet fashion trends in 2013 that just screams winter time elegance, and now when velvet makes for one of the most sophisticated 2013 fashion trends, it’s high time to seize the moment and make the absolute best of it!  As the holiday season rapidly approaches, it’s time to start planning what to wear for your upcoming festivities. Take this opportunity to incorporate a splash of velvet into your wardrobe. Forget your assumption that it’s tacky and out of style. But don’t go overboard! Here are some tips as to how you can effortlessly sport velvet into your outfits.

 Wear a pair of black velvet pants with a t-shirt and blazer, or sport a velvet cocktail dress just the way I am sporting it in this post along with opaque tights (optional) and killer heels. If you feel it is too simple for the occasion then jazz it up with some accessories. I added my Forever New belt and earrings along with my rings and matched my lip shade (MAC’s Girl About Town) with the color of the velvet dress. Not only is velvet warm, weather friendly, and comfortable, it’s also perfect for any holiday party dressing.

A simple velvet dress creates the perfect look for those fancy holiday soirees…Not the type to go to a fancy holiday party? Throw on leggings and a velvet tank and you will still look perfectly festive.Many feel that velvet is too formal for an office environment but if you find yourself in a traditional corporate culture, then implement velvet in a very subtle simple way.  Use this luxurious fabric as an accessory rather than the main component of your outfit.  The traditional velvet jacket has always been an acceptable staple in many closets.  Just remember to keep it simple and don’t over accessorize the look. Hope you guys are having a wonderful start to this year. Follow us on Facebook Twitter and Instagram.