In past years, velvet was reserved strictly for holiday parties and festive formal occasions.
Not anymore. This season, velvet has gone viral — popping up on casual clothing and accessories from combat boots to purses to jeans.
Suddenly, velvet is right for every occasion. Viva la velvet!
Velvet leggings have come a long way since the ‘80s. Crafted with figure flattering technical fabric, these leggings have the perfect balance between stretch and structure. J Brand $248 at L’Apparenza (Photo by Vince Lupo) 
These high-waist velvet jeans will give you legs for days. The on trend button fly is just an added bonus.J Brand $278 at L’Apparenza (Photo by Vince Lupo) 
This drool-worthy velvet tuxedo blazer is a true wardrobe workhorse. Dress it down with skinny jeans and flats or go full tilt by pairing it with black velvet trousers for maximum impact. Alice & Olivia blazer $550 at L’Apparenza (Photo by Vince Lupo) 
Bunches of blooming bouquets and artful embellishments take this pretty party dress to the next level. Alice & Olivia $595 at L’Apparenza(Photo by Vince Lupo) 
Elegant navy velvet adorned with silver beading creates an incomparable party look.Parker dress $315 at L’Apparenza (Photo by Vince Lupo) 
This velvet slip dress combines two trends in one and checks all the boxes for fall chic. Pair it with a leather moto jacket or cashmere duster when the temps drop to keep this cool look hot. Hutch $260 at Panache. (Photo by Vince Lupo) 
In lush pink velvet accented with beaded pearl handles, this elegant purse is timeless. Roberta Gandolfi purse $460 at Matava (Photo by Vince Lupo) 
The stacked heeled loafer, a major trend for the season gets an instant facelift in dazzling cobalt blue with striking gold horse bits. Bibi Lou shoes $139 at Matava (Photo by Vince Lupo) 
Lace up Bibi Lou’s quilted combat boots and kick the doldrums out of winter. Lola Cruz combat boots $310 at Matava (Photo by Vince Lupo) 
Go ahead! Dip your toe into this sumptuous new trend. Stuart Weitzman’s black velvet booties are perfect for day or night. Stuart Weitzman booties $575 at Matava (Photo by Vince Lupo)
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