Interestingly, Delhi has this distinct charm with its women adorned as Christmas Trees and men as bushes (whatever, it undoubtedly, houses the most fashionable people in the country). But, now when the party season is around the corner, drawers are stuffed with invites, plans and themes are being churned and shopping is the word of the season, there pops up the fashionable anxiety – What to wear? How much shimmer?
Amidst, all these hammering questions, Velvet comes as a perfect rejoinder. The subtle sheen of the fabric is assuring no fashion faux-pas this season. The runways around the world with the designers like Ralph Lauren, Burberry Prorsum, Zac Posen, Gucci, Dolce & Gabanna are playing with the velvet in various silhouettes, colours and styles The warm and dressy fabric with luxurious tactile feel is the cynosure of the season. But besides the regal attitude, it comes with a caution note. You must know how to wear it, what to wear it with.
When it comes to women, velvet oozes class and sophistication with super luxe feel. From crushed to burned out to ruffled velvet jackets, dresses, pants are there to be the perfect evening wear in colors like burgundy, green, gray, blue, yellow and black. Contrast it with delicate fabrics like lace and chiffon separates to get the look and accessorize it well with vintage looking accessories. The wine red crushed dress by Burberry evinces the elegance of the fabric. Whereas, the blue blazer by Ralph and Lauren when teamed with a tuxedo pant or lace skirt along with animal printed scarf can do wonders by turning into a classy cocktail wear.
The yellow velvet wonder skirt by Marc Jacobs and little black dress by Chanel are two opulent outfits exuding richness and warmth. Similarly, the burned out velvet printed outfit by Thakoon worn with simple accessories like pearls and pointed kitten heels renders ladylike look.
The understated velvet adorns a man bestowing classic vibes with oodles of ogles guaranteed. Velvet coats and sports jacket are displayed on the ramps in abundance. From Paul Smith to Dolce Gabanna to Gucci velvet is standing for classy men. Team your velvet jackets and coats in purple, black, green, gray and blue with well stitched tapered pants, loafers and a nice hand bag to get the look. Coats with velvet lapels and three piece suits ala Dolce & Gabanna turned out to be a big statement, provided you wear it with loads of attitude. Moreover, velvet accessories like slippers and bows are festive appropriate to bring a classy man out of you.
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