The deadly fabric only seen on people over 60 with no style who are lost in a decade that no one can seem to find: velvet. Was velvet ever an all around popular fabric that found a way to flatter everyone? Whose fuzzy fetish invoked the creation of this heavy, old, and dusty-lookin' fabric? Without even having to answer these questions, I found myself stumbling upon a few looks that *gasp* used velvet incredibly well! Velvet pants have found their place in Carlos Miele's Fall/Winter 2011 collection as well as a braided dress that I have even seen on a few celebrities! The rich nude and jewel tones make sure that this "predisposed to look cheap" fabric looks flowy, comfortable, and luxurious. The three-quarter length fur coat sleeves helps balance out the velvet pants instead of weighing them down with a "abominable snowman/no one is escaping off this runway" full length disaster.
My only remaining concern is for the person wearing that dress; I suppose one may be able to shed a few pounds while wearing a dress as heavy as that one. Perhaps the girdle-like structure also juices the flab out of you as you are effortfully gliding down the red carpet? As a warning, be sure to wear extra-powerful deodorant; velvet is not the breeziest fabric and unless one merely glistens instead of sweats under multiple layers of thick, chunky fabric, it is best advised to layer on the thick, chunky coats of deodorant as well!
To take these looks to the streets (in a classy way, of course), pair a velvet top or bottom that does not fully cover or swallow your figure with a breezy silk blouse or skirt. Keep accessories light and do not wear velvet black pumps to match. Black will only add weight to this already heavy fabric. Looking like you tried too hard would be the understatement of the year in such a case. Try neutral shoes to allow the velvet to speak for the outfit. Chunky and chunky don't make flattering so keep this suave fabric to minimum use in each outfit for the maximum appeal!
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