How to Style a Velvet Blazer: 4 Easy Holiday Looks
Learn how to style a velvet blazer for the holidays with 4 real looks: skinny pants and knee boots, a cami with wide trousers, an evening lace look and a simple white top.
A velvet blazer is the easiest way to look dressed up in December. It feels festive on its own, so you can wear it with things you already own.
Below are 4 easy ways to style one, with real outfits from women on Instagram. Each photo has numbered labels so you can copy the exact pieces.
Quick answer: Wear a velvet blazer with simple black or neutral pieces like a cami, a white top, skinny pants or wide trousers, and let the velvet be the only fancy texture.
Step 1: Wear a Black Velvet Blazer With Skinny Pants and Boots
1Black velvet blazer2White collar shirt3Quilted chain bag4Black skinny pants5Knee high bootsA black velvet blazer with a white collar peeking out, black skinny pants and knee boots is classy and so easy. It works for a holiday lunch, church or a work event.
Step 2: Try Burgundy Velvet With Wide Trousers
1Burgundy velvet blazer2Cream satin cami3Black shoulder bag4Black wide trousersA burgundy velvet blazer is festive without being red. Wear it over a soft satin cami with black wide trousers for a work Christmas party or dinner.
Step 3: Go Evening With a Lace Cami and a Clutch
1Black velvet blazer2Lace cami3Sparkly clutch4Wide leg trousersFor a party or New Year, wear your velvet blazer with a lace cami and wide trousers. A sparkly clutch adds the finishing touch.
Step 4: Keep It Simple With a White Top
1Navy velvet blazer2Simple white topA navy velvet blazer over a plain white top looks polished but relaxed. It is perfect for holiday meetings, dinners with family or photos.
Velvet Blazer Mistakes to Avoid
- Wearing too many shiny or textured pieces at once
- Picking a blazer that is too big in the shoulders
- Pairing it with a busy print top
- Forgetting a lint roller, velvet shows every bit of fluff
FAQs
What do you wear under a velvet blazer?
A silky cami, a lace top, a simple white tee or a fitted black top all work well.
What pants go with a velvet blazer?
Black wide trousers, skinny pants, jeans and satin pants all look great.
Can you wear a velvet blazer with jeans?
Yes. Pair it with dark straight jeans and boots or heels for a casual holiday look.
What color velvet blazer is best?
Black is the most versatile. Burgundy, navy and emerald green feel more festive.
My Favorite Holiday Shortcut
A velvet blazer makes any simple outfit look ready for the holidays. Pick one of these four looks and wear it from your first party to New Year.
More ideas: See my holiday party outfits, these work Christmas party outfits and my guide on how to style a blazer.
