Chic Ways to Wear Velvet This Winter Season

Now that the winter season is in full swing, it is time to transition your closet and make the necessary wardrobe swaps for the colder season. And we all have to agree that velvet is the fabric of the fall-winter season just like lawn is the fabric of summer season. The textures of fall are our favorite from snuggly teddy coats to the chunky sweater, to faux fur shawls but soft and luxurious velvet is our go-to. It not only looks extremely stylish but also is extremely warm and cozy. The velvet trend surfaced during the winters of 2020 and is now seen everywhere in bridal dresses, festive wear, casual wear, and western wear as well.

Here are five ways you can style velvet this season

Kaftan

Kaftans are surely having a moment again in the fashion world with fashion lovers spotted wearing the dress/like one-piece of clothing similar to an ankle-length dress. The simple yet sleek silhouette looks great on every body shape and gives out an instant classy and elegant look. As much as we love the flowy silk ones we are going for velvet kaftans for this wedding season as the fabric instantly changes your look from day to night. Vanya and Mirha’s collection of velvet kaftans has our heart with minimal embellishments on the neckline and borders on a flattering silhouette, these dresses will give you a chic and fashion-forward look this Shaadi season.

Saree

The most elegant silhouette that wraps around the body giving you a graceful and classy lady-like look is the evergreen saree. Saree has to be the most loved apparel across the sub-continent and is often available in banarsi, chiffon, georgette, silk, and jacquard as well but recently we have been seeing the trend of velvet saree. The velvet fabric adds a certain amount of modern and trendy twist to the vintage saree silhouette. Mimi By Mariam’s velvet saree that left us all awe-struck is a must-have for a modest yet chic look. The red velvet saree incorporates all the modern trends such as a mock neck blouse and the luxurious marron red fabric. Style this one with statement jewelry and effortless blow-dried hair like Abeer Rizvi did and you will have a head-turner look at the event.

Sharara

The one thing that can never go out of style is the sharara. The flowy, wide-leg, trendy trouser style is perfect for any wedding event. You can pair it up with a kurta or peplum and call it a day. For their edgy traditionalism and modern contemporary feel, you can never go wrong with them and a velvet sharara is what you need to embody regality and charm. Kokab Zia’s black sharara and Kurti set with a spray of golden floral embellishments all over the dress gives out an impression of the black sky on a starry night and is perfect to wear at a nighttime wedding function. This outfit is not to be missed if you need a show-stopper appearance at an event.

Shawl

If you want to keep it minimal and simple yet classy at a wedding event then pair up a velvet shawl with a simple solid silk pishwas or kurta set. Embroidered or embellished velvet shawls are the trend you need to follow this festive season. Tilla, gota, or thread embroidered on a canvas of neutral-colored velvet shawl has restored our faith in desi couture. These shawls were spotted in famous designer collection for men and women alike and pairing up a velvet shawl with a simple dress adds certain oomph to your whole look. Wrap the shawl around your shoulders and arms and you have an instant regal and classy look.

Lehenga Choli

It is safe to say that the velvet fabric has made its way to the bridals and wedding wear as well. With the front faces of the fashion industry wearing velvet lehenga cholis on Shaadi events. Laraib Rahim, Sonya Hussayn, Mahira Khan, and Naimal Khawar were spotted adorning a red velvet lehenga choli by Mohsin Naveed Ranjha from their collection “Lahore Express”. Similarly red velvet lehnga choli from Noman and Bhaiya was show stealer of the season. So if you’re having a winter wedding then you should go for a velvet lehnga choli since it is trendy yet traditional and classy.

Style your velvets this season in style and shop from a wide range of velvet dresses from LAAM.pk.

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