This fall, velvet is a staple look for your wardrobe. Play around with textures such
as crushed velvet or fun patterns such as floral. From black to jewel tones, anything
velvet is bound to turn heads and project confidence. Whether you’re looking
to keep your look simple or be loud, MOVE has the top eight velvet pieces of the
season.

**Make a Statement**

**Crushed Velvet Tank**: A great crushed velvet top is as essential to a wardrobe as
a basic white tee. If you get an oversized top, you can wear it with tights or jeans;
tucked in, loose or with a belt—a crushed velvet top is everything. Zara has some
really cute and affordable options.

**Velvet Mini**: Get a form-fitting velvet mini in a fun floral or paisley print or rock
a solid jewel tone to wear an updated version of the tucked-in skirt and blouse
combination. Pair it with a simple v-neck for a laid-back feel or a flowy blouse for a
mature, professional look. Grab one for about $20 at Forever 21.

**Velvet Dress**: The ultimate little black dress is a sexy and chic velvet dress.
American Apparel makes the perfect dress in a long-sleeve and sleeveless form
(and in other colors than black). Be warned: It’s an unforgiving dress, and unless
you have a rock-hard body, I would recommend investing in some shapewear.
Regardless, a velvet minidress can really set you apart from the crowd and add an
instant touch of sexy.

**Velvet Blazer**: Obviously blazers are the perfect item to pull together an office-
appropriate outfit, and the perfect way to showcase your personal style is to add a
creative touch to classic pieces. A beautiful way to do this is to put a spin on a basic
blazer by wearing one in velvet. You can find chic structured blazers and, for a more
casual look, velvet is perfect for finding a more cardigan-like blazer like the ones you
can find at Free People.

**Subtle Accents**

**Velvet Belt or Velvet Clutch**: Pairing a simple dress or top with a simple yet
luxurious addition is the perfect way to wear velvet. Belt your Little Black Dress
with a thin, jewel-toned belt for a sophisticated touch. Another variation of this look
is to replace your usual going-out messenger with a chic velvet clutch. Wear it on a
night on the town by getting a clutch with a delicate chain to put over your shoulder.

**Velvet Shoe**: There’s nothing that pulls together an outfit better than the perfect
pair of shoes, and nothing is more seasonal than a gorgeous velvet bootie. House
of Harlow 1960 makes an amazing sleek pair, and if you’re feeling a bit more sassy
check out Jeffrey Campbell and Betsey Johnson for some fun options.

**Velvet Bralette**: This is the perfect layering piece. They don’t look like a bra and
wearing one of these instead of a tank top under a low-cut shirt will add a pop of
texture and color to your outfit. Free People and Urban Outfitters have a variety of
choices in an array of colors that will add that little something extra to an outfit.