Once upon a time, velvet clothes were typically reserved for holiday parties and special occasions. Now, however, velvet is officially a winter wardrobe staple. Meaning? You can rock the luxe fabric for holiday festivities and weddings as well as work, weekend brunch, and date nights. There’s no time like the present to get in on the trend–and the soft styles ahead are proof positive of that.

blonde woman in velvet blazer
Image via @magenreaves

No longer the stuff of puff-sleeved, childhood party dresses (white tights and mary janes, anyone?), today’s velvet is decidedly stylish, sexy, and cool. Try pairing this fancy fabric with denim, menswear-inspired suiting, leather, or lace. From dresses to jumpsuits to bodysuits, there’s a way to work velvet clothes into your looks for day or night–well past the holiday season, too. Because who doesn’t want to rock this touchable trend into the new year?

woman wearing off the shoulder top and velvet pants
Image via @sherilynreus

Velvet clothes don’t just come in solid jewel-tone hues, either. Currently, offerings include everything from burnout florals to polka dot prints, in colors like rust orange, mustard yellow, mauve, and blush. So buy now, wear now–and well into January and February (at least)! Ahead, check out 15 ways to get that velvet vibe in your life ASAP.

green dress as example of velvet clothes

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This post was originally published in September 2017 and has been updated with new content.

purple ruched velvet dress

True Heart Mauve Purple Velvet Ruched Long Sleeve Bodycon Dress
copper velvet jumpsuit

Lash Out Copper Velvet Wide-Leg Sleeveless Jumpsuit
mustard yellow velvet top

I’m Flatter Mustard Yellow Velvet Off The Shoulder Bodysuit
black polka dot velvet skirt

There She Goes Black Velvet Polka Dot Midi Skirt
mauve velvet maxi dress

Timeless Love Dusty Purple Velvet Mermaid Maxi Dress
champagne velvet square neck bodysuit

Ultimate Babe Champagne Velvet Square Neck Bodysuit
green velvet skater dress

Stay Shining Dark Green Velvet Puff Sleeve Skater Dress
stripe long sleeve cutout velvet bodysuit in black

Always Alluring Black Striped Velvet Cutout Bustier Bodysuit
rust orange velvet jumpsuit

Dreamy Delight Rust Orange Velvet Square Neck Cropped Jumpsuit
rusty rose floral velvet bodysuit

Bold Feelings Rust Red Velvet Floral Print Bodysuit
rusty rose puff sleeve velvet dress

My Fleur Ever Rusty Rose Floral Print Velvet Smocked Mini Dress
berry velvet cropped jumpsuit

Trendy Awakening Mauve Velvet Surplice Culotte Jumpsuit
yellow velvet dress

Amour Golden Yellow Velvet High Low Wrap Dress
black velvet bustier

Luxurious Life Black Velvet Strapless Bodysuit
burgundy velvet dress

Victorious Burgundy Velvet Puff Sleeve Bodycon Dress
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