
velvet is the perfect fabric
to add luxury to your winter wardrobe
it’s rich it’s chic
and it works for day or night
keep it simple
a velvet blazer over jeans
or a velvet midi skirt with a knit
add a modern twist
pair velvet with light fabrics
like silk or cotton
for evening go all out
a velvet slip dress or tailored suit
will turn heads every time
velvet doesn’t have to be formal
but velvet is always fun
wear velvet and you’re up for a party
a dinner
dancing
choose your colour wisely
classic black is timeless
but jewel tones like emerald or plum
make a statement
velvet is nostalgic too
reminds us of our childhood
velvet ribbon on a skirt
velvet bow in a hair
are nostalgic and reminders of another time
create child-like fun
which is also intensely sophisticated
when you introduce velvet into your wardrobe
Style is courage
Be courageous

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Sarah Banks is a designer, blogger and internet entrepreneur. Having started her entrepreneurial life with a couture wedding and day dress company she then got hooked on all things on-line, bringing her businesses online and fusing both worlds. Her experience and knowledge in creating one-off garments for her clients was the foundation for Working Frocks and she is uniquely placed to give styling advice, being not only a blogger, but a couture designer too.