Adding Velvet to Your Casual Wardrobe

I love the soft nap of velvet and touch of glamour it gives everything. For many years, I reserved my velvet pieces for dressy occasions and then, only during the holiday season. What a waste! That meant they didn’t get worn much and spent way too much time languishing in my closet, waiting for that party invitation or special occasion.

Now that velvet is firmly entrenched in daytime wear I’m finding ways to dress it down and incorporate it into my casual wardrobe.

One of the easiest ways to feel causal in velvet is to choose it in an informal style. I seldom gravitate to bomber style jackets because they’re very sporty. When I spotted this Silk Velvet version from LilySilk, I knew it was perfect for my lifestyle.

To keep things casual, I opted for silver earrings and no necklace. Adding a necklace or bracelet could have tipped the balance on my top portion into a much dressier look than the bottom.

This fabric is 18% silk and 82% rayon which has a shimmering, almost fluid surface and soft, flexible drape. The traditional baseball styling on this jacket has a silver-toned zipper front with delicate ring detail. I love that it has pockets!

Many bomber style jackets can get drafty through the waist because they’re overly cropped. This one sits smoothly on the hips and is a more comfortable length.

You could easily dress this jacket up by wearing it over a casual dress or trousers. I like how it looks tossed over jeans for a day of running around town. This luscious fabric gives that touch of luxe that only velvet can.

It’s available in a rich Claret or this vibrant Navy which I adore. For reference, I am 5’4″ and wearing a medium. It has plenty of room to layer over a light sweater.

LilySilk is generously offering my readers 15% off all full-priced merchandise with the code awellstyledlife at checkout.

Have you woven velvet into your everyday wardrobe?

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Thank you to LilySilk for collaborating on this post. They provided the jacket and I was compensated. All opinions are my own.