Παρασκευή 13 Νοεμβρίου 2015

Velvet Blazer – How to Wear the Velvet Blazer

Velvet Blazer

The festive season is drawing near and the velvet blazer is the perfect evening attire to embrace this winter.  I went into Santa Eulalia, which is based in Barcelona and is one of the oldest boutiques in town.  This high-end store stocks a wealth of historical fashion couture. Santa Eulalia is the place chosen by many men when getting a tailored suit or advice on how to wear a suit. The friendly staff along side the personal tailoring service, is a perfect example of excellent customer service. Hence why Alberto Vallespir shows how to embrace a velvet blazer this winter.

The man in the velvet blazer

Alberto Vallespir is an expert adviser when it comes to a man needing any type of suit. This winter the velvet blazer jacket is a must.  Alberto is wearing two different blazers. The labels are Etro and Tom Ford. The quality of these velvet jackets look and feel stunning.  Alberto clearly explained how he would team the velvet blazer for this coming winter.


  1. Velvet blazers are commonly worn in the evening.
  2. Velvet blazers are normally teamed with different material trouser bottoms.
  3. Black velvet blazers looks great with dark grey suit trousers.
  4. Always wear it with a new, crispy white shirt.
  5. Choose  a dark colour tie or bow tie to match your blazer jacket.
  6. Add a personal accessory to give your own edge to the overall look.
  7. Velvet materials are very seductive so wear it with macho attitude. Us women will go gaga.


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Men’s velvet blazer jackets: How to wear

Every man should own a velvet blazer in their lifetime. Velvet blazers are luxurious, timeless without forgetting the soft texture. Velvet blazers are perfect for work or play.They'resatile and timeless blazers can be teamed up with tailored trousers or jeans for a smart-casual look.

See below celebrities on how they have styled velvet blazer

Green velvet blazer with a waistcoat, smart trousers & bow tie

Matthew McConaughey attended the Golden Globes awards in an emerald-green Dolce & Gabanna velvet blazer with black peak lapels with a matching waistcoat, white shirt, black bow tie, black lace ups and black smart tailored trousers for a savvy look.

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Velvet jackets with bold trousers/pants

Luke Jacobz attended the the InStyle Men of Style party at Hilton Sydney's Marble Bar in a velvet tuxedo jacket, a white shirt, a bright crimson/red pair of trousers, black lace up shoes and a black bow tie for a bold statement look. Tyson Beckford hit the red carpet together at the Courvoisier launch of the Exceptional Journey Campaign dressed in a black velvet jacket which he paired with cobalt blue trousers, a crisp white shirt, black slippers and bow tie.

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Velvet blazer with jeans

Andrew Garfield attended a Radio 1 chat dressed a brown velvet blazer which he teamed with a blue chambray shirt, indigo jeans and a pair of brown tassel moccasin for a casual smart look. Russell Brand was shooting the latest episode of his comedy at London's Duchess Theatre dresses in a purple velvet blazer paired with a crisp white shirt unbuttoned to the navel, black skinny jeans, grey leather shoe boots, a long necklace for a smart element to his outfit. Kirk Norcross wore a dusky pink t-shirt which he teamed with a dark brown velvet blazer, burgundy Converse trainers, brown belt and blue straight jeans for a night out outfit.

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Black velvet blazer with smart trousers

McKellen wore a black velvet jacket with matching black trousers, shoes and white shirt for a red carpet event.  Clive Owen attended the premiere of The Knick in Rome wearing a Giorgio Armani velvet blazer which he paired with Giorgio Armani grey trousers, white shirt and dark leather shoes for a polished look.

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Velvet suits

Ryan Gosling attended the premiere of The Place beyond the Pines in a dark green velvet blazer jacket with matching trousers over a white shirt, black tie and black shoes for a polished look. Neil Patrick Harris attended the 30th Annual Musical Celebration of Broadway black tie event in navy blue velvet suits with white-dress shirts, black shoes and bowties for a polished look. Joel Edgerton attended the premiere of Exodus: Gods and Kings wearing a velvet-texture suit with a pale-grey shirt, striped tie, and brown dress shoes.

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 Velvet blazer with a bow tie & camouflage loafers

Tyson Beckford arrived at the Victoria's Secret parade in London in a in a black velvet suit jacket which he teamed with camouflage loafers, white shirt, a black pocket square, a block bow tie and a black suit trousers for a polished look.

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Navy blue velvet tuxedo jacket with a necktie

Benedict Cumberbatch looked dapper when he attended the premiere for The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies dressed in a navy blue velvet suit jacket, black trousers, white shirt, black shoes and a black tie for a clean-cut look.
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How to Wear a Velvet Blazer


Plush velvet glides across your hands, feeling ultra soft to the touch. As a material for clothing, velvet has numerous uses including as material for men's blazer jackets. Whether you desire a blazer for formal outings or simply as your go-to jacket for a quick date, the color options available include rich, deep hues of black, purple, blue, and green. Learning about how to wear this versatile fabric allows you to create outfit combinations for any day of the week. Velvet blazers are available from retail clothing stores and online. eBay has a selection of men's velvet jackets in many sizes to pair with your existing wardrobe.



As Formal Attire
Whether its black tie formal or casual formal, a velvet blazer matches perfectly for this type of occasion. Pair a black tuxedo velvet blazer with a pair of black dress pants or tuxedo pants. Underneath choose a classic white button down dress shirt or add a little color to your formal attire by choosing a colored dress shirt. Some velvet blazers offer a lapel pocket that you can add a small cotton handkerchief in plain white or one in color that matches the theme such as a wedding or other event.



As a Casual Jacket
A velvet blazer and denim are a combination for casual evenings out, whether it is to a dinner date or out on the town with friends. Choose from a wide variety of colors like royal blue, hunter green, black, maroon, or bright red. Underneath choose a shirt that matches well against the blazer's color, whether it is a T-shirt, button-down shirt, or polo shirt.

Another option is wearing a velvet smoking jacket, which is a velvet blazer that comes in both short and long lengths. These jackets are lightweight and have two or three buttons to close the jacket around your torso. Some velvet smoking jackets also include side pockets and an interior pocket for placing items.



Caring for a Velvet Blazer
Velvet is a delicate fabric that usually requires cleaning by a dry cleaner. Pressing the blazer occasionally also helps keep the shape of the jacket. Check the interior label of the velvet blazer to identify the cleaning method for a specific jacket. If the blazer is a cotton velvet material, you may attempt to wash it on delicate cycle in your washer, but dry the jacket by placing it on a hanger and sticking it outside.

When you accidentally spill something on your velvet blazer, quickly blot the spill with a clean cloth and water. This does leave a water stain where you clean the spill, so taking your blazer to the dry cleaner or washing it immediately is ideal.

Store your velvet blazer when not in use in a garment bag. This keeps dust and dirt off the jacket when not in use. Keep space between the bag and other items hanging around the blazer to prevent crushing of the velvet. Select a wide width hanger for your blazer when you hang it.

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Velvet – The Party Season Staple
Selecting a party season style that stands apart but stops short of peacocking can prove difficult. Case in point? Velvet. Get it right and you’re the epitome of understated opulence, but mess it up and you’re a woeful throwback to a bad, 1970s-flavoured acid trip.

Luxuriously smooth, soft to the touch and always equipped with a subtle sheen, velvet is a statement fabric that will get you noticed – if you want to make sure it’s for all the right reasons, take note of these foolproof tips for wearing velvet, whether you’re bound for a full-on formal affair or something a little more low-key…

On The Runway
While velvet’s been an autumn/winter evening wear classic for decades, this season saw designers put out a slew of new, much more decorative takes on this fabric that included everything from jacquard to digitally printed styles.

Credited with giving Gucci its sexy back in the 1990s, Tom Ford now seems more an advocate for understated elegance at the helm of his own label. For AW14, smoking jackets in silk jacquard and velvet were at the fore of his offering, running the gamut from slick and sophisticated to a little psychedelic.

The black smoking jacket with a jacquard that seemed to merge both floral and leopard prints was an obvious highlight – at once classic in its colouring and eye-catching in its finish. Also, sensing (albeit a little slowly) that sports luxe is still a force in fashion, Ford put a particularly luxurious spin on the hi-top trainer (or what he likes to class as the ‘tennis shoe’) with an upper made entirely of black velvet – covetable, yes, but probably not the best for hitting the court in:



Elsewhere, Dolce & Gabbana gave velvet their signature grandioso treatment, showing smoking jackets and full suits printed with feudal-inspired imagery that ranged from saints and knights to cathedral interiors.

Though these showpieces definitely piqued interest, the Sicilian-Italian duo’s contrast-trim velvet suits in black and bottle green seemed much more wearable:




Given that velvet’s a firm fixture for autumn/winter 2014, there’s never been a better time to have a go at sporting this tricky material.

In The Details
If you’re looking to take a tentative step into the world of velvet without leveraging the fabric’s full va va voom, adding a velvet accessory or detail to your look is your best bet.

Obvious options include a velvet bow tie or velvet-covered cuff links, but you could also try your hand at something a little more unexpected like a velvet pocket square, velvet contrast lapels or even a pair of velvet slippers. Each of these would lend your ensemble a subtle hint of extravagance while still keeping you well within the confines of classic evening wear.

You can either choose one or two of these elements or incorporate them all at the same time (having the good sense to keep each of your velvet accents in the same colour, of course).

Pulling off velvet footwear, particularly formal slippers, is certainly more difficult, both in terms of the confidence required and the post-revelry aftercare. Still, a pair of velvet shoes is the perfect accompaniment to an understated velvet blazer and wool trousers combination, for a look that’s formal but not as fussily black tie.

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Velvet Separates
If adding mere accents of velvet doesn’t get you going, then you could step your party season style up a notch with a velvet blazer or a pair of well-cut trousers. We won’t pull the wool over your eyes here – going down this route does come with its risks, but you can reap some outstanding rewards provided you make a considered investment.

Before opening up the outfit possibilities, it’s worth taking note of two need-to-know points when it comes to wearing velvet:

The Cut
Though important most of the time, choosing a sharp, flattering cut is imperative when it comes to occasions calling for velvet. You’ll want to look for a blazer that offers a snug fit without appearing skimpy.

If you’re going for trousers instead, then slim styles work best – a skinny fit is too glam rock and anything wider and looser than slim is probably god-awful. Experiments with oversize fits and proportion play are definitely not appropriate here, so avoid unless you’re after a look that falls somewhere between Austin Powers and an unfortunate mystic.

The Colour
Equally key in ensuring your velvet venture is a resounding success is choosing colour carefully. Given that the fabric itself speaks volumes, you needn’t shout as loud when it comes to hue.

Black is an undisputed classic and comes highly recommended for those who are investing in velvet for the long haul rather than one night only. For similarly timeless alternatives, you could try maroon, Byzantium purple (a dark shade of purple that’s particularly luxurious), navy or bottle green.

Velvet Jackets
If you’re looking to go for more velvet than a few subtle accessories affords, then a velvet blazer is a great option. Put simply, if it’s a formal aesthetic you desire, team your jacket with a pair of slim-cut wool or cotton trousers, a smart button-down shirt (in a colour that doesn’t detract from your velvet focal point), and add a finishing touch with some patent leather/velvet shoes and maybe even some velvet accessories.

If the above seems a little overkill for your particular occasion, then opt for something smart-casual. Try a velvet jacket in a dark colour (black or midnight blue work best here) with a plain tee (whichever neck style suits you best), pair of slim jeans in grey/black and whatever footwear feels right – whether Chelsea boots or chunky sole brogues.

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Smart-Casual Styling Lookbook


Men's Velvet Blazers - Smart-Casual/Night Out Outfit Inspiration Lookbook

Formal Styling Lookbook

Men's Velvet Blazers - Formal Outfit Inspiration Lookbook

Velvet Trousers
Not for the faint-hearted, a pair of velvet trousers constantly teeters between sartorial success and absolute disaster. Apart from teaming them with a velvet blazer, there’s little else you can do without looking like the unfortunate guy who failed to read the memo.

Wearing a perfectly cut, inoffensively coloured pair of velvet trousers with a non-velvet blazer or jacket isn’t a punishable crime, but it isn’t all that brilliant either. What you can do in situations where a jacket isn’t required is style some velvet trousers with a roll-neck and a pair of monk-straps for elegance with an edge.
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The Velvet Suit
One for true velvet enthusiasts, the suit seems at first frighteningly full-on, but – provided you adhere to the rules set earlier – will have jaws (and hopefully not glasses) dropping throughout the night.

Given the sheer amount of velvet on show, busy jacquards and bright-coloured velvets won’t work here, so stick to darker shades and subtler finishes.

Flesh your look out with a white dress shirt, patent leather court shoes (you’ll want a contrast between the leg of your trouser and your shoe) and a few velvet accessories. It’s easy evening sophistication.
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Final Word
Though you may have seen it murdered by others before, there’s nothing inherently ugly about velvet. On the contrary, when styled correctly velvet is at the very top of the list of show-stopping evening wear options.

Follow the dos and don’ts we’ve set out here diligently and you’ll be en route to an unforgettable party look.

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