Sumptuous velvet for the party season

Traditionally velvet has rich and opulant connotations. Worn by royalty for ceremonial occasions, velvet is lush and often ornate. It has now gone mainstream and can be found not only in designer collections but also readily available on the high street. Although velvet is still used for cocktail and special occasion dresses it is now being worn for everyday and casual evenings.

Velvet is a woven tufted fabric with short dense pile giving it that soft silky feel. It can be made from either synthetics or natural fibres. It adapts well to a variety of styles from the traditional smoking jacket to soft fluid trousers. It is even popping up on shoes and handbags this season.

SHOWN ABOVE: Velvet tunic at john Lewis & LKBennett // earrings // trousers // Clutch (sold out similar) // boots // stole.

See how I wear my blue velvet trousers

Photo by Laura Hines. Follow her stunning photography on Instagram.

Above I am wearing a pair of wide leg velvet trousers teamed with cream silk top a few years old similar. Statement necklace from St.Tropez market. Nordstrom have an excellent collection of statement necklaces.

Chicatanyage

I write a fashion and beauty blog for women over 50 with the aim of inspiring mature women to continue to enjoy and have fun with their fashion choices. I have spent most of my working life in some way connected to fashion. I started my career in Fashion PR and then trained as an Image Consultant when my children were young. I subsequently worked in the corporate world running seminars, doing private coaching and speaking at conferences. I started my blog in 2009 as I wanted to share my years of experience working in the world of fashion. I truly believe we can continue to have confidence in the way we present ourselves. Our style may evolve with time and changing lifestyles, yet with a little knowledge and inspiration, we can all continue to have fun with fashion. As women of a certain age we are a growing demographic let us prove that we can also be a chic one.