It’s been a few years since you rocked that purple crushed-velvet
'90s Alert: How to Wear Velvet This Fall
The fabric of our (former) lives
Ankle Boots
Take a chunky heel, a pointed toe and a rich jewel tone, and you’ve got the trendiest shoe of the season. Pair it with light denim so the rich color steals the show.
Get the look: Steve Madden ($130); Rebecca Minkoff ($150); 3.1 Phillip Lim ($695)
Evening Clutches
If you even remotely read PureWow, you know we’re suckers for a monochromatic outfit. And velvet plays perfectly into that since it provides such a textural contrast to an otherwise basic solid dress.
Get the look: La Regale ($88); Clare V. ($275); Jimmy Choo ($765)
Party Dresses
We’d be remiss if we didn’t include velvet’s truest form: the cocktail dress. But don’t feel like you have to wait for the holidays to bust one out. Dress one down with an edgy belt and you can debut it at any number of parties once the leaves start to change.
Get the look: Boohoo ($30); Lauren Ralph Lauren ($250); DKNY ($498)
Day Dresses
This year, even casual occasions are getting a little love from the cozy fabric. All you have to do is find a frock in a loose cut and accessorize it with your favorite sneaks.
Get the look: ASOS ($73); Anthropologie ($178); Rebecca Taylor ($495)
Blazers
If your personal style tends to be more preppy, try a soft topper instead. It’ll be your skinny jeans’ new best friend.
Get the look: Aqua ($148); Banana Republic ($178); Frame ($575)
Pants
And for the adventurous at heart: the wide-legged pant (also known as the secret pajama). Let it be the focal point and keep all other pieces low-key. A black tee and minimal slippers should do.
Get the look: LC Lauren Conrad ($45); Topshop ($100); T by Alexander Wang ($375)