I have always considered people who wear velvet to have their lives together. That is probably a false assumption but I too want to be as sophisticated and together as they are when I see how confidently they own their velvet looks.
You too can come on this journey to sophisticated velvet fashion with me and feel inspired!
The midi skirt. A classic for any sophisticated lady.
Paired with a plain t-shirt or blouse, this skirt is appropriate for both the office and day-to-day wear.
This skirt will no doubt have people taking you seriously with your sense of style and sense of self.
This look has been worn by Victoria Beckham herself; a very unexpected teal mini skirt with a loose fitting white blouse. You too can feel like a worldwide fashion expert in this classic look.
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A classy accessory for a classy lady.
A popular style used by Gucci, this handbag has the power to match any outfit and add class to it with the elegant use of fabric and gold or silver details.
It can make your look appear more expensive than it is with the simple addition of a velvet handbag.
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Channel a bit of old Hollywood in a velvet dress for both everyday looks and special occasions.
A shorter velvet dress is a perfectly sophisticated look for every day wear whether you’re going to work or out. It is simple and neutral enough to be fitting for a work environment without compromising your fashion sense.
A long velvet dress is the look of old Hollywood protagonists and a look that has carried through eras to still be fashionable and appropriate today. It is a perfect look for a formal event or gala. A black velvet dress can never lead you astray in a formal setting.
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A blouse that can make any outfit more sophisticated due to the fabric alone.
This blouse will have you looking smart and appropriate even if you are wearing jeans. The loose fit adds some depth to the outfit and makes it easy to pair with a wide array of looks.
Jeans, skirts, trousers, nothing is out of the realm of possibility.
Throw a leather jacket over the top if you want to look a bit edgier.
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A funky accessory to add a little sophisticated spice to your outfit.
Being sophisticated doesn’t mean you can’t also be sexy at the same time.
Historically, long velvet gloves have been worn in movies by characters who are portrayed as very sophisticated and a little bit dangerous. Even Jessica Rabbit wears gloves in a sexy but sophisticated way.
You too can steal the look whether you want to wear them sexy or not. You can simply roll them down to your wrists for a more casual look for everyday sophistication or wear them long for a sexy, confident look.
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This popular accessory has been worn by almost everyone. We can’t blame them. It pulls any look together.
The high street has been filled with this must-have accessory after headwraps and turbans blew up in the mainstream fashion scene as a perfect boho chic look.
Even if you’re boho chic or a punk chick, you can’t go wrong with this headband to add something extra to your look.
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It may be casual at times, but if worn right you can still look sophisticated and comfortable in this look.
You can pair this with an already classy look, a simple blouse and trousers scenario, and take your look from dull to exciting.
This robe will not compromise the look you already have, it will only make it more stylish and modern by bringing in the velvet element.
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A head to toe look that will always look dressed up even when you’re dressed down.
Another look fit for the office without compromising the conservative environment.
You can wear this look with a simple pointy flat shoe and look classy on your way to work or even a pair of converse for an everyday look that still looks like you made an effort to look elegant.
A baker boy hat can also enhance the look to be more city street ready and in keeping with modern fashion.
However you wear it, you will always feel elegant and sophisticated.
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