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• Steps
• Method 1 of 2: How to Wear a Formal Velvet Skirt
• Method 2 of 2: How to Wear a Velvet Skirt in a Casual Style
• Tips
• Warnings

Velvet is a rich, luxurious fabric. Regardless of how you use velvet, it allows you to make a statement in some way.While expensive fabrics are always a good addition to a wardrobe, they are usually difficult to fit into the rest of your wardrobe. While some make mistakes, such as combining a velvet skirt with a velvet blazer, wearing velvet is not difficult at all. Ultimately, it all comes down to a choice between two situations: wearing velvet in a formal setting and wearing velvet in a more informal setting.

Steps

Method 1 of 2: How to Wear a Formal Velvet Skirt

1. 1 Pair velvet with intricate fabrics. When wearing a velvet skirt for a formal occasion, try to combine it with intricate fabrics with trims or patterns, rather than simple solid materials. This will give your outfit a formal yet interesting look.
   • Unisex or masculine garments don't go well with velvet, so if you choose a unisex top, add some extra elegance to your outfit with shoes or jewelry.
   • Try to make sure that at least one color of the patterns on your blouse matches the color of the velvet skirt - this will make the outfit harmonious.
2. 2 Choose a velvet skirt in a classic color. A hot pink skirt can be tricky to fit into a formal style compared to a deep red or navy blue. When buying a velvet skirt, opt for red, black, white or navy blue.
   • For a slightly more daring outfit, try using gemstone colors or warm yellows.
   • Try to avoid neon colors as they are initially considered more informal by definition.
3. 3 Combine a velvet skirt with classic tops. To enhance the luxury and formal style of velvet, pair the skirt with classic tops such as a fitted button-down blouse, a fitted blazer, or a beige coat. Each of these pieces will give your outfit a classic, formal look without sacrificing style or taste.
   • Classic-style garments are especially useful for formal office wear. A simple button-down blouse will keep you formal and not look too fancy for your workplace.
4. 4 Add a little more femininity with lace. If you want to add a little more femininity to your look in a velvet skirt, complement it with a lace blouse or fishnet tights. Lace allows you to present the plush look of velvet in its best light, while making your outfit more feminine and attractive.
   • Some people are wary of wearing lace. If you are shy about wearing a lace blouse or fishnet tights, try replacing them with lace-trimmed shoes or some lace hair accessory.
5. 5 Combine velvet and silk. For a decadent look, pair a velvet skirt with silk blouses. Despite the more festive appearance of such an outfit, it can be made calmer with a straight cut blazer or, on the contrary, emphasized with a pair of stiletto heels.
   • Many catwalks use this combination with velvet, so watching fashion shows can be a great source of ideas for combining velvet and silk.
   • Pay attention to the cut of your velvet skirt when you want to pair it with silk. If the skirt is loose-fitting, use a tight-fitting silk top, but if the skirt is tight (for example, pencil models), complement it with a loose silk blouse.
6. 6 Accentuate your look with jewelry. Place some emphasis on velvet using costume jewelry. Applied jewelry can give your skirt either a formal classic style or give it a more vintage touch.
   • The combination of velvet with pearls will immediately give your outfit a classic, elegant look.
   • Vintage accessories give your outfit a more bohemian look.
7. 7 Complete your outfit with heels. Shoes play a huge role in completing the look, especially when you need to draw a clear line between formal and informal style. Pumps automatically lend formality to an outfit, so try to complement a velvet skirt with at least low heels.
   • Stiletto heels create a rather striking look and can range from sexy to classic.
8. 8 Use a skirt that is knee-length or slightly below. The velvet mini-skirt can hardly be called explicitly “official”, while the velvet maxi-length skirt already emphasizes luxury. If your goal is to create a more classic formal look, opt for a knee-length or slightly lower skirt, as it will be taken more seriously and create a certain atmosphere of mystery.

Method 2 of 2: How to Wear a Velvet Skirt in a Casual Style

1. 1 Make the skirt less bold by complementing it with a chunky T-shirt or denim jacket. To keep the velvet less flashy, pair it with informal outfits such as a shirt blouse, plain T-shirt, or denim jacket. Basic items in your wardrobe will add simplicity to your skirt and automatically cross out the formal style from the ensemble.
2. 2 Use colors that match your everyday style. For a velvet skirt to look informal, it must match the color of the items that are already in your wardrobe. If you have a lot of jewel-colored pieces, choose a velvet skirt in the same tone. If you are more inclined towards neutral tones in your clothes, buy a skirt in a neutral color.
   • Matching a skirt to an existing wardrobe will make the selection of clothing sets faster and easier.
3. 3 Combine the skirt with basic jersey. A simple T-shirt tucked into a velvet skirt will immediately extinguish the luxury of velvet and make it look more informal. Complementing the look with sneakers will complete the informal style.
   • A warm knit sweater is another great way to combine a velvet skirt in cold weather.
4. 4 Wear flats or sneakers. To emphasize the luxury of velvet, it must be combined with stiletto heels or pumps. By analogy, to make velvet more casual, you need to wear sandals, sneakers, or other simple flat shoes with it.
   • The sneakers are great for making the velvet look simpler.
   • Streamlined ballerinas also serve as a great source of simplicity when it comes to velvet.
5. 5 Bring leather items to help. Complementing a velvet skirt with a straight leather strap or biker jacket instantly creates an interesting mix of materials in different textures. Leather will offset the formal style of a velvet skirt and make it more suitable for some sushi night out with friends.
   • If you don't have a leather belt or jacket, you can try using a leather necklace, bracelet, or sandals.
6. 6 Put on some fine jewelry. Instead of using pearls and gems, opt for a simple gold chain, a throw ring, and a pair of simple gold hoop earrings. All this will help to make the outfit more relaxed and will not allow you to overload the image.
   • One of the most important ingredients in making jewelry simple is choosing only one element to emphasize. Choose between a flashy ring, necklace, or earrings, but don't make it all flashy.

Tips

• Velvet was originally considered a fabric for more formal attire. Therefore, it is much easier to use it for formal occasions than in everyday life.
• If you are worried about wearing an all-velvet skirt, try wearing a skirt that combines both velvet and other fabrics first.

Warnings

• Velvet tends to collect dust and lint. When putting on a velvet skirt, remember to bring a small clothes brush with you.
• Caring for velvet is quite difficult. Be sure to follow all the care instructions given by the manufacturer on the label.