Velvet has taken the fall trend by storm, if you haven’t noticed already. Here’s how to crush it this fall with velvet.

By Julie Queiruga

Allow us to explain what velvet is. Velvet is the structure of the fabric and usually, comes from the woven. it feels like cat ears. Velvet is probably older than you (unless that is you were born in the twelfth century). In the 1920’s, women were using velvet for their gowns and shawls.

 

dolce gabbana spring 2017
dolce gabbana spring 2017

 

Velvet clothes are a quick way to add some trend to your closet while also keeping you warm this season. As we know, Fall weather goes from hot to very cold instantly. What better way to warm up this season than with some of these hot numbers:

Jackets & Skinnys

Velvet Lapel Jacket
Velvet Lapel Jacket

 

J Brand Skinny Velvet Jeans in Black
J Brand Skinny Velvet Jeans in Black


Velvet Button-Front Jacket
Velvet Button-Front Jacket

Velvet Shawl-Collar Jacket
Velvet Shawl-Collar Jacket

Wide Leg Trousers

Wide Leg Velvet Trousers
Wide Leg Velvet Trousers

 

Blouse


Embroidered wool knit top
Embroidered wool knit top

 

PEACH PANTS

Alberta Ferretti velvet palazzo pants, Women's
Alberta Ferretti velvet palazzo pants, Women’s

Shoes and Boots

 

Alberta Ferretti floral embroidery slippers, Women's,
Alberta Ferretti floral embroidery slippers, Women’s,

Another way to jazz up your shoe game is to go for some velvet shoes. Just be careful to not wear them in the rain, we learn from our mistakes.

 

Puss in Boots Velvet Ankle Boots
Puss in Boots Velvet Ankle Boots

Vittorio Martire Milano - EDMONDO - Velvet/Patent Leather Calf/Paillettes Shoes
Vittorio Martire Milano – EDMONDO – Velvet/Patent Leather Calf/Paillettes Shoes

Saint Laurent leopard print lace-up shoes
Saint Laurent leopard print lace-up shoes

Laurence Dacade 'Milly Velvet' ankle boots
Laurence Dacade ‘Milly Velvet’ ankle boots

Saint Laurent 'Babies 90' ankle boots
Saint Laurent ‘Babies 90’ ankle boots

Chloé velvet 'Susanna' boots
Chloé velvet ‘Susanna’ boots

Tabitha Simmons velvet thigh high boots
Tabitha Simmons velvet thigh high boots

Antonio Marras embroidered cowboy boots
Antonio Marras embroidered cowboy boots

MSGM chunky heel ankle boots
MSGM chunky heel ankle boots

Laurence Dacade Velvet Knee-Length Boots
Laurence Dacade Velvet Knee-Length Boots

 

Bags

If velvet is not your thing and you want to ease into it, this is a perfect way to do it rather than purchase pieces you might not end up wearing. And for those who love velvet and can’t live without it, this is just another way to go crazy.

Medium Velvet Tiffin Bag
Medium Velvet Tiffin Bag

Giuseppe Zanotti Design 'Carey' backpack
Giuseppe Zanotti Design ‘Carey’ backpack

Ruby Velvet Shoulder Bag
Ruby Velvet Shoulder Bag

 

Chokers

TAOLEI Necklaces
TAOLEI Necklaces

Kenneth Jay Lane Embellished Velvet Choker - gold
Kenneth Jay Lane Embellished Velvet Choker – gold


Scarves

Etro Embellished Velvet Scarf with Silk
Etro Embellished Velvet Scarf with Silk


Roberto Cavalli jewel print velvet scarf
Roberto Cavalli jewel print velvet scarf

 

For as long as velvet has been around, it is safe to say that it will not be going anywhere and not some trend that is here today and gone tomorrow. So go ahead and crush it with these styles.

-JQ