Velvet is a rich, luxurious fabric that has a certain visual impact, with whatever you pair it with. As a result, it can also be difficult to incorporate it into your style if you don't know how. Avoid pairing velvet with velvet, as it has a visually strong presence. Instead, opt for blouses and jackets made from other fabrics, which can create an interesting contrast.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Bring the Velvet for a Formal Occasion
Step 1. Try pairing your velvet skirt with shirts made from delicate fabrics
Velvet is a thick fabric. Contrasting it with light, elegant fabrics creates a certain visual interest and an even more luxurious appearance.
Step 2. Choose the right color for your style
With black velvet you are on the safe side, and then it is timeless, but a shade that resembles a gem, such as emerald green or ruby red, has a bold and marked impact.
Step 3. Create a classic look by pairing a white blouse with a black velvet skirt
Go for a blouse that has feminine details, such as ruffles or ribbons, to create an especially delicate look.
Step 4. Create an elegant and vintage look by adding some lace
A soft pink blouse with cream lace works well with a black velvet skirt, but you can update the look by selecting a black blouse with white lace, to combine with a sapphire blue velvet skirt.
Step 5. Wear a blouse of a bright color and a bright material, such as satin or silk
The shiny fabrics make the colors particularly vibrant. In addition, fabrics of this kind give a glitzy touch that rivals velvet. Unlike the latter, however, satin and silk are smooth and light, so these materials create a perfect contrast with a velvet skirt.
Step 6. As accessories, add some pearls, which are classy
Their delicate, muted appearance coordinates well with the luxurious velvet. Try putting a long string of pearls around your neck and small, almost imperceptible pearl earrings.
Step 7. Play with vintage style accessories
Opt for large rings, brooches, long rows of necklaces and Art Deco pieces that offer a sophisticated shimmer to your outfit. Velvet is characterized by a refined look, which is well suited to the fine look of vintage pieces.
Step 8. Go easy on the accessories
A few accessories accentuate the sophistication of velvet, but too many can compete with this fabric, as it already has a strong impact on its own. Avoid heavy pieces and concentrate most accessories around the face. Doing it this way gives you the opportunity to balance the heavy velvet skirt that covers the lower body.
Step 9. Play with the luxurious air of velvet by adding a pair of high-heeled shoes or boots
Closed-front high-heeled shoes are timeless and create an elegant look when paired with a velvet skirt.
Step 10. Add a sensual touch to the velvet skirt by pairing it with a pair of stilettos closed with a strap
These shoes communicate a vague idea of sensuality, which goes perfectly with the strong sophistication of velvet.
Method 2 of 2: Wear Velvet for an Everyday Look
Step 1. Experiment with your velvet skirt by combining it with one of your wardrobe staple pieces
Since this garment has a strong visual impact, combining it in a risky way with trendy pieces could end up giving rise to a confused and badly combined look. For starters, try pairing the velvet skirt with simple materials, such as cotton or denim.
Step 2. Choose the right velvet
The bright gem-like hues aren't good for everyday styles, but the black, gray, and deep blue tones are subtle enough for everyday use.
Step 3. Match the velvet skirt to a simple knitted piece
Combine a soft gray top with a deep blue velvet skirt for a calm and composed style, or add a different touch by mixing a more visible turquoise top and a gray velvet skirt. Either way, choose sweaters that fit you well and simple, not ones that have geometry or ornamentation. Otherwise, your look may seem too elegant.
Step 4. Pair the velvet skirt with a denim shirt
Denim, which is informal, lowers the sophisticated tone of velvet. Go for medium or dark wash denim, as light denim might look too casual with a velvet skirt, even for an everyday look.
Step 5. Put on a cotton blazer
Blazers tend to make an outfit more formal, but you can prevent a match from becoming too elegant by wearing a simple cotton top or t-shirt underneath.
Step 6. Put on a pair of opaque leggings
Sheer nylon stockings make an outfit look more elegant, while leggings often make it more casual. Pair black leggings with a gray or navy velvet skirt and a simple knitted top.
Step 7. Don't overdo the accessories
Try a gold or silver watch or a simple pendant necklace. Avoid sparkly jewelry or sophisticated pearls, since these pieces, when paired with a velvet skirt, will create a more elegant look.
Step 8. Tie a leather belt around your natural waist
Leather introduces a contrasting texture into your outfit and works well in opposition to heavy, luxurious velvet.
Step 9. Choose plain ballet flats or high-heeled shoes
Avoid high shoes with straps or open-fronted shoes, which could make the look look too glamorous. Instead, consider closed-front high-heeled shoes or leather flats.
Advice
- Although velvet is luxurious, you can definitely wear a skirt from this fabric for an everyday style. Combine it with casual fabrics, but not excessively so. Velvet will always bring a sense of sophistication to a match, but when combined well, it can be used to create a chic, stylish yet casual look for everyday life.
- If you're feeling hesitant because you think you're not going to put velvet to good use in your closet, don't buy a skirt and choose an accessory instead. Scarves, bags, and shoes are all potential options.
- A velvet skirt is worn thicker for an elegant look, as this fabric is luxurious. Pair it with feminine sweaters and classic accessories to create a truly sophisticated style.
- While you should choose a length skirt that flatters your figure, remember that long velvet skirts can look a little girlish. Go for a skirt that comes to the knee or shorter for a mature, feminine look.
- Instead of choosing a skirt that is completely velvet, consider one that mixes this fabric with others.
