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MVP Trend of the Week: 15 Velvet Clothes to Upgrade Your Winter Wardrobe ASAP

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Rachel Aschenbrand-Robinson

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.

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?

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.

Show us how you’re wearing velvet clothes on Instagram @Lulus using #lovelulus!

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

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