Velvet Blazers and Velvet Mini Skirts: How to Wear Velvet This Season

The short answer: a velvet blazer works best with something plain and matte underneath. Our pick is the LOULOU Fuchsia Velvet Blazer in silk velvet with crystal embroidery on the lapels. For black, choose the Velvet And Denim Crystal Blazer. Pair either with the Velvet Mini Skirt for a suit. LOULOU fits true to size. See more designer blazers.

Velvet blazers come back every winter, but the best ones now look tailored rather than theatrical. LOULOU is an independent Romanian label founded in Bucharest in 2012 by Andra Turcanu. The house designs in Florence, takes its energy from Los Angeles, and makes every piece in its own Bucharest atelier. Its velvet pieces are cut sharply at the shoulder, and the embellishment sits on the lapels and buckles, not all over.

Our picks

1. Fuchsia Velvet Blazer

Silk velvet in fuchsia with sharp shoulders, flap pockets and black crystal fringe on the lapels.

2. Velvet And Denim Crystal Blazer

Black velvet with denim lapels and glass crystals. The rock and roll version.

3. Crystal Buckle Velvet Jacket

Black velvet with bands of denim fastened by crystal buckles.

4. Velvet Mini Skirt

A simple black velvet mini. The easiest way to wear velvet.

5. Sculpted Black Velvet Mini Skirt

A sculpted black velvet mini with a stronger shape.

6. Velvet And Denim Mini Skirt

Black velvet with a frayed denim hem. It matches the blazer above.

7. Crystal Suspender Velvet Trousers

Black velvet trousers with crystal suspenders.

8. Soft Chaos Track Pants

Silk velvet track pants with crystals. Velvet for the weekend.

How to wear a velvet blazer

For evening, wear it over a black silk camisole with a velvet mini skirt. A heel finishes it.

For the day, wear it over a white tee and straight jeans. The contrast of velvet and denim keeps it relaxed.

Keep textures simple. Velvet is already rich, so avoid pairing it with sequins and lace in the same outfit.

Caring for velvet

Dry clean only. Hang velvet on a wide hanger, never fold it, and steam it rather than iron it, which crushes the pile.

Frequently asked questions

Are velvet blazers in style?

Yes. Velvet tailoring is one of the main evening looks of the season, especially in jewel colours.

What do you wear with a velvet blazer?

A plain silk camisole, a white tee, black trousers, a velvet mini skirt. Keep the pieces underneath matte and simple.

Can you wear a velvet blazer in the day?

Yes. Wear it with jeans and a plain tee. Black velvet is the easiest colour for the day.

How do you clean velvet?

Dry clean it, and steam out creases. Never iron velvet directly.

Is the LOULOU velvet blazer true to size?

Yes. LOULOU says its designs fit true to size, so order your usual size.

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