Velvet is Underground no more!

11.30.09

Every young child remembers that special Christmas or holiday dress or suit made out of richly colored velvet that made them feel like a king or queen.  This season indulge in your regal heritage again- velvet is back and grown up in ever-so-cocktail-appropriate styles for adults.

 Ladies, embrace the trend full-on with a velvet cocktail dress, coat or blazer.  I am definitely loving this Elizabeth and James Velvet bell sleeve dress for my holiday parties!  The coat and blazer are by Twenty8Twelve and can be worn day or night depending on what you pair them with (day= jeans and white tee, night= over a classic LBD).

 Or, add just a hint of luxury to your look with velvet accessories like these Isaac Mizrahi pumps 

Gents, even you aren't safe from the elegance of velvet.  Besides the obvious velvet jacket or pant, you'll be sure to gets lots of attention at the cocktail party if you try a velvet bowtie or skinny tie!

CARE TIP! Remember to take special care of velvet garments; their fragile fibers are what create that signature texture or "nap".  Always dry clean velvet and do not iron.  To get wrinkles out, simply hang in a steamy bathroom while you are getting ready!

--Lindsay

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