First of the Season Velvets

Remember there are grades of velvet- cotton, polyster, rayon, silk…which will reflect feel and price.

Blouses/Shirts   clockwise

Velvet Liza Top: Cross front, empire waist, balloon sleeves, wide beck. Pull-on. 80% off at $73.00     

Ruched Velvet Top:Long sleeve top with straight neckline and exposed shoulders. Elastic ruching detail. Deep V. $49.90   

Pann Velvet Wrap Top by Vince: A flattering velvet wrap top cinches the waist. Surplice neck. Long sleeves. Waist tie closure. Peplum hem. Viscose/silk velvet. 71% off $99.97

Stretch Velvet Button Front Shirt by Caroline Rose: Burgundy, black, blue. Easy-fitting. Mandarin collar; matte black metal button front. Bracelet sleeves. Slight A-line silhouette. Hem sits below hips. Polyester/spandex velvet. $250.00

Easy Embroidered Velvet Tunic by Johnny Was: Banded collar; placket front. Long sleeves. Silk velvet with rayon lining. Reduced to $195.00        

Secret Support Velvet Top: Oyster & black. Sleek velvet bateau-neck tee, with built-in, lightly lined molded wire-free cups that lift and shape. Machine Wash Cold Gentle Cycle. Polyester/spandex Velvet. $79.95      

Not Shown: St. John Collection Velvet Burnout Long-Sleeve Blouse Sale $389.00

Dresses     left to right

Cirrus Dress by Azeeza: Knotted shoulders. Plunging V neck and back. Attached ties at waist. Thigh-high front slit. Hidden zipper at back. Lined rayon/silk velvet. $895.00

Isadora Floral Embroidered Velvet Wrap Dress by Johnny Was: Surplice neckline. Short sleeves. Self-ties at left side. Wrap front silhouette. Hem falls below the knee. Rayon/silk velvet. $355.00  

Ibbie Floral-print Velvet Dress Preen by Thornton Bregazzi: Hangs from spaghetti straps. V-neck draws the eye down to a billowy, ruched asymmetric skirt. Lined floral-printed cotton velvet. Asymmetric hem. $70% off at $514.00

Michelle Halterneck Velvet Midi Dress by Saloni: Bias-cut skirt creates a subtle flute. Lined viscose/silk velvet. Halterneck, exaggerated ties. Gathered darted bodice, empire line. Cut-out back, covered button at nape. Concealed back zipper. 60% off at $318.00

Not Shown: Audrey Velvet Tie-Neck Sleeveless Dress by Black Halo Sale $141.00

Not Shown: Long Sleeve Fit & Flare Velvet Embellished Cocktail Dress by Mac Duggal $498.00

Not Shown: Jenny Yoo Bentley Velvet Lingerie Style Dress $198.00

Norma Kamali     left to right (These fit)

Sweetheart-neckline Velvet Dress: Machine washable polyester/spandex velvet. Ruching at the seam falls to a draped hemline cut with a thigh-high split. Sweetheart wrap neckline. Split hem. 60% off at $78.00 

Bill Sweetheart-neckline Velvet Dress: Machine washable polester/spandex velvet. Ruching down the sides creates a form-flattering silhouette. Gathering in the bust. turning Halterneck back. 60% off at $78.00  

Strapless Velvet Midi Dress: Machine washable, polyester/spandex velvet. Back hemline slit. $150.00 

High Shine Velvet jumpsuit: Polyester/elastane velvet. Machine wash cold. Finished with a draped sweetheart neckline and wide-leg pants. 40% off at $124.00     

AND     clockwise

Ruched Velour Velvet Coat: 1920s 2/3 coat. Lightweight polyester velvet.  Also fuschia. Sale $120.00  

Velvet Pants by Haverhill: Beetroot. Viscose-blend velvet. Wide leg trousers with fitted, paperbag waist and detachable tie belt. Side pockets. Concealed hook and bar fastening at center front waist with zipper fly. Plum or black. 50% off at $70.00

Velvet Double Breasted Blazer: Lapel collar and pronounced shoulders. Front flap pockets. Button closure. Brown- lined viscose/silk velvet. $129.00   

Straight Leg Velvet Pants: High-waisted pants with elastic at back. Front pockets and back false welt pocket. $89.90  

Gathered Velvet Midi Skirt by Sara Lanzi: Close fit at the hips, then full. 34” length (medium) Silver back zipper closure. Lined, mid-weight velvet. Gathered hip seam. $547.00

Clementine Lamé-velvet Fluted Skirt by Altuzarra: Black and gold.Figure-hugging silhouette with a high-rise waist falls to a tiered, fluted hem. Side slit. Lined viscose/ polyester/silk. Back zipper closure. 60% off at $78.00  

Not Shown: Velvet Leggings 35.90

Not Shown: Printed Velvet Pants 49.90

The items featured in this article have been chosen by the editors of Woman Around Town simply because we like them and think you may, too. No advertising fees have been paid to Woman Around Town for this article