Velvet
fit for queens
By Janelle L. Burns
Special to the On-line Forty-Niner
To
expound upon my winter and holiday pick,
which was velvet, I gave myself the assignment
of tracking down velvet’s “A List” pieces.
I was amazed that there was so much out
there! With all the options, everyone will
be able to find something they love. Let
me assure you that you won’t be disappointed
if you go the velvet route this holiday
season.
Through my findings, I give Express honorable
mention. This chain offers a few velvet
pieces, mostly tank shells in darker hues.
Shells, like camisoles, support an outfit
but don’t offer a focal point. For those
of you who are unsure or don’t want a dramatic
statement, try layering with the shell as
your base.
For those of you who want to treat yourself
to a little glamour, head over to Macy’s.
This department store definitely takes the
cake for the biggest selection and best
styles of velvet. Right now they have dresses,
pants, tops and skirts, take your pick.
The Kenneth Cole line has black cotton velveteen
pants, velvet textured corduroy pants and
a few styles of velvet skirts. All of which
can be mixed and matched to dress up tops
you already have, thus promising a long
shelf life in your wardrobe.
Studio M, a pricey little line carried at
Macy’s, offers velvet dresses. Two styles,
one in classic black, and one with a red
flower print velvet pattern on black mesh.
Very sensuous and perfect for a special
holiday dinner or evening at the holiday
philharmonic.
Lastly, the goldmine of holiday dressing
representing velvet galore, the chic INC
line. The greatest thing about INC is the
value. Their clothes are a bargain because
they look designer but don’t carry the hefty
price tag.
INC will give you tons of jacquard, pinstriped
and tuxedo pants. All of which you can pair
with the right velvet piece and look dressed
enough to attend a semi-formal event without
going the dress route — these also stretch
for big interviews that some graduating
seniors may have coming up and are always
a wardrobe standby. As far as tops go, you
will find tunic styles with velvet trim
and gothic sleeves, and plenty of other
options in mesh with velvet detailing. The
best skirt I found is their fully rutched,
black velvet, satin trimmed skirt.
Get out there and enjoy the holiday dress
up game, after all, wasn’t dress up our
favorite pastime as little girls?
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