Velvet and silk are a wardrobe must have! We advise you on what to wear and how to care for it.

Velvet is a material known to us for several centuries for making clothing. The noble texture of velvet can transform a thing of even the simplest style, but at the same time, velvet is one of the most insidious materials that can easily ruin any look. Velvet is often associated with clothing for older women, so many people are accustomed to thinking that velvet “makes you look old.” This fact should not be completely denied, because everything depends on the specific item and the person who wears it. But objectively, we can assume that velvet makes you look fat – perhaps that is why clothes made of velvet most often have a dark shade.

Tip #1

First and foremost, velvet does not tolerate too intrusive neighbors. Almost any decor on velvet (embroidery, rhinestones, artificial stones, fur and other excesses) will work against your outfit, making it too tacky and therefore cheap. Prints are also not friendly with velvet - leopard, snake, floral and even, with rare exceptions, check. Things made of velvet in bright neon shades look repulsive: pink, yellow, light green, blue. If you want to make your velvet outfit memorable, go for a mid-length black velvet dress with a plunging back or neckline and add one small piece of jewelry to the neckline, such as a pendant on a long chain.

His Majesty Velvet! How to wear?

Dear gossips, we all love to dress beautifully, be fashionable and stylish. Especially, fashion aggravation happens in the spring, when we want to quickly take off tons of clothes and go out with a light step in a new thing dear to our hearts. Every season, designers, playing on our weaknesses and boundless self-love, release more and more new women's clothing, emptying our wallets. But we have already become more cunning and know about such things as: a basic wardrobe, capsules, classics, minimalism, etc. All this helps to save significantly, without gaining a bunch of hotly fashionable things this season that will be next year They will lie in the closet like a dead weight. But! No matter what our rationalism and common sense say, we are still women and we want to show off a fashionable item in the new season!

Today we will talk about His Majesty Velvet! The new season will dress fashionistas in this chic material and give us the opportunity to feel even more feminine and luxurious. First, let's figure out what velvet is and what it comes in. Currently, various fabrics are produced, the texture of which is similar to velvet. Their cost is distributed over a wide range, and therefore each of us will be able to choose velvet fabric according to our capabilities. For warmer clothing, plush textiles or wool-based velor are suitable. Elastic stretch velor is used for tight-fitting and sportswear. And luxurious panvelvet (thin shiny fabric) is for sewing elegant dresses. The composition of the latter type may include silk or viscose. The patterned texture of panvelvet looks expensive and elegant. The color of velvet, whatever it may be, is distinguished by its richness and mesmerizing depth. That's why designers love it so much.

Alberta Ferretti, Bottega Veneta

Dolce & Gabbana

Derek Lam, Emporio Armani

But

, as they say, not just couture. Everyone has different capabilities and different preferences. We, mere mortals, also want new items, and for this we don’t have to fill our entire wardrobe with solid velvet from famous designers. Fortunately, there is plenty to choose from) In our arsenal there can be not only velvet dresses, coats, trouser suits, pajamas, bomber jackets can be velvet, shoes and accessories. Having bought at least one fashionable, velvet thing to suit your taste, you will already be in trend. Let's take a closer look at what is offered to us today!

Velvet dresses: mini, midi, maxi.

Velvet skirts

Velvet jackets

Velvet trousers

But not everyone will risk/want to wear velvet items. They may make someone look fat, another is looking for more casual options, and a third will buy it, but every time she tries it on before going out, she will think that it is too elegant and put it off for a more “suitable” occasion. Yes, yes, we all sometimes sin with this))

For those girls who don’t want to dress in velvet from head to toe, but like the trend itself and are asking for a trendy new addition to their wardrobe, there is a great alternative: shoes and accessories. After all, sometimes just a small detail is enough to look stylish and be on trend .

Velvet shoes

Velvet handbags

Velvet glasses

Velvet gloves, chokers, hoops, earrings

To sum it up, I would like to say that many trends in the modern fashion world, at times, may not be wearable, strange, impractical, not at all feminine and simply do not decorate us. When buying a fashionable item, succumbing to the general fever, we can buy something that we will wear a couple of times and put it aside, which in turn leads to the standard problem: there is not enough space in the closet and there is nothing to wear. But we should not completely abandon new fashion trends either. No matter how fashion changes from year to year, there are a number of certain things, textures, styles, colors that you can wear with pleasure and look stylish, no matter what fashion dictates to us this season. In my opinion, velvet is just in this category. After all, By adding this luxurious material to your look, you will always be a little bit of a queen!) And most importantly, dear gossips, no matter what you wear, the main thing is to feel confident and comfortable in it!

And let all men lose their heads!;)

Tip #3

If you had to pick one velvet item worth splurging on besides a black dress, it would be a velvet blazer. The beauty of such a jacket is in the huge number of stylish combinations that you can come up with. Wear a velvet jacket with classic black cotton trousers and white shirts, a tweed skirt and a silk top, jeans (necessarily dark denim) and a T-shirt. Velvet trousers or leggings are not the most practical purchase. In addition to the fact that they are more difficult to combine with anything, they are also extremely unstable to wear. After just a short time, you may find wrinkled chips in the back, and then bald spots on the velvet.

How to clean a velor sofa at home?

If stains from food and drinks, as well as other origins, appear on upholstered velor furniture, wet clean the surface. In doing so, observe the following rules:

• Start cleaning immediately after a stain appears; the longer it remains on the surface, the more difficult it will be to wash;
• Do not rub the surface under any circumstances, as you risk damaging the pile;
• your movements should be careful in the direction of the pile;
• do not use aggressive chemicals, acids and alkalis, or hard brushes for cleaning;
• as a detergent, use a solution of laundry soap and water, moistening a sponge or soft rag with the product;
• You can remove stubborn stains using a solution of alcohol and water; you can also apply a mixture of salt and soda to the stain, leaving the product on the surface for 2-3 hours.

Tip #5

When buying something made of velvet, pay attention to what kind of material was used in its manufacture. Cheap velvet is made from viscose, more expensive - from cotton. By choosing the second option, you will extend the life of your velvet item. Do not try on velvet clothes “in a hurry.” We advise you to carefully examine the item on yourself, and then in your hands, to check for abrasions and “stains,” unnatural bends or wrinkling of the fabric. The color of velvet should be uniform, without cheap electric shine.

What is the difference

Ideal image

It’s no secret that a little black or cocktail dress can always play the role of a lifesaver, especially if you’re going to a party. However, try switching to something original and new. This is a velvet pleated skirt. Your image will become truly luxurious. Well, in order for the skirt not to look as if you had pulled a curtain from an assembly hall, you should choose models of interesting colors or with unusual prints. Pair this skirt with shiny sandals and you will look great. This is the perfect image.

A little about fabric

Previously, only representatives of royal families could wear velvet, since this fabric was very expensive. The development of technology and the use of synthetic fibers have made velvet accessible to everyone. However, in our time it is used mainly for sewing elegant clothes.

A special feature of the fabric is the presence of short soft pile, as well as very beautiful iridescence that becomes noticeable when moving.

Flaws

However, this clothing also has some disadvantages. Velvet wears out very quickly. As soon as the pile begins to wear off, terrible “bald spots” form on the material. As a rule, this happens in places where the skirt has the greatest contact with various surfaces. Of course, fabrics made from synthetic threads are more durable in this regard.

Another disadvantage of velvet is its ability to visually add extra pounds. Do not forget that if you have problems with your figure, its shortcomings will be even more noticeable.

In addition, velvet can also add age. Such things are often worn by fairly mature ladies. Although the emphasis can be placed on retro style. And he has recently gained great popularity.

Velvet shoes

Famous fashion designer Philip Lim, continuing the tradition of velvet accessories, created mustard ankle boots. This original idea was to the taste of the capital's fashionistas. Kim Kardashian, Gilda Ambrosio and others were seen wearing such shoes. Velvet sandals with thick heels and beautiful embroidery are at the peak of popularity.

As you can see, velvet is a universal material. Therefore, combine, surprise and experiment.

See also: velvet season, new looks (for office, celebration) with the most elegant autumn material.

Velor for furniture upholstery: pros and cons

The material has many advantages:

• does not stretch over time, keeps its shape well;
• not susceptible to mechanical influence;
• requires simple regular care;
• does not fade in the sun;
• practically does not accumulate static electricity;
• hypoallergenic and pleasant to the body;
• looks beautiful.

Despite the large number of advantages, velor has several disadvantages:

• accumulates dust;
• attracts pet fur;
• requires careful handling, since greasy stains are very difficult to remove from the surface;
• high-quality material is much more expensive than analogues.