If you can’t wear velvet at Christmas, when can you? Opulent, warm and conveniently comfortable, it is the perfect party fabric of choice to don throughout the festive season. From statement suits to cocktail dresses to cute hair accessories, scroll to shop our high-octane edit.  

Whether you’re counting down the days until you can slip into a party frock or your style leans more towards rock ‘n’ roll tailoring, velvet is always a good idea.

We’ve got plenty to tempt you, from a festive red velvet mini-dress by Queens of Archive (their new collection is perfect for this time of year) to Mango’s feather-trimmed velvet suit that will guarantee you’re the best-dressed guest at the work Christmas party.

Whether you’re counting down the days until you can slip into a party frock or your style leans more towards rock ‘n’ roll tailoring, velvet is always a good idea.

Shop the velvet edit…

A person wearing a black furry hat, a velvet party wear polka dot jacket with white ruffled cuffs, and black shorts stands against a textured stone wall, looking confidently at the camera.
Kitty Jacket
Queens Of Archive, £250
black velvet cape
Velvet Cape
Mint Velvet, £130
A person with short, light brown hair wears a sleeveless black halter dress—perfect velvet party wear with a bow at the neckline—standing against a plain light grey background and smiling slightly.
Bow Detail Dress
H&M, £27.99
A pair of high-waisted, wide-leg black corduroy trousers with front and back pockets, offering the luxe look of velvet party wear, displayed against a plain white background.
Ayla Baggy Velvet Pants
Citizens Of Humanity, £320
A woman with blonde hair wears a navy blue velvet partywear dress with white polka dots, short puffed sleeves, and a sparkling bow embellishment on one sleeve. She stands against a plain, light-coloured background.
A woman stands in a studio wearing a black, ankle-length velvet party wear dress with puffed sleeves and white polka dots. She pairs it with black lace tights and heels, looking off to the side with a neutral expression.
Tabitha Dress
Queens Of Archive, £400

Rhinestones, jewel-encrusted bows, and midnight blue velvet. The search for the perfect festive party dress is officially over.

A woman with curly hair models a black embroidered velvet party wear jacket with floral patterns and a long, textured bronze skirt. She walks indoors on a polished concrete floor, wearing tall black boots.
Embroidered Velvet Jacket
Zara, £119
A small black velvet party wear pouch with a knotted top handle and a gold ring accent, displayed against a plain light grey background.
Velvet Handbag
Mango, £29.99
A person with long, wavy dark hair stands against a grey wall, wearing velvet partywear—a dark velvet coat with brown faux fur trim and a glimpse of red patterned lining visible at the bottom.
Printed Faux Fur & Velvet Coat
Zara, £169
A black suede platform Mary Jane shoe designed for velvet party wear, featuring a thick high heel and two silver buckles on the T-bar, shown in side profile against a plain light background.
T-Bar Platform Heels
ME+EM, £350

We’ll always champion the jeans-and-a-nice-top formula, and this slinky H&M top is a current favourite.

A woman with long dark hair, styled in loose waves, poses confidently in a sleeveless, high-neck black velvet party wear dress against a plain light background, gazing at the camera with a neutral expression.
Velvet Halterneck Top
H&M, £29.99
A person with short blonde hair wearing a red velvet party wear dress with a large bow and red tights poses outdoors in front of a beige stone building with large windows.
Penelope Dress
Queens Of Archive, £285
A woman with long, wavy blonde hair wears a large, dark red velvet bow at the back of her head, securing part of her hair whilst the rest flows down—a perfect touch for velvet party wear. The background is plain and light-coloured.
Velvet Bow Barrette
Accessorize, £10
A single red velvet party wear loafer with a pointed toe and flat black sole, displayed in profile against a plain white background.
Vanna Velvet Loafers
Aeyde, £330
A woman in a dark velvet party wear off-the-shoulder top and high-waisted jeans poses confidently, one hand near her face and the other on her hip, against a plain light background.
Velvet One Shoulder Top
H&M, £12.99

Velvet tends to suggest glamour, but when it’s styled with more casual looks, it adds a bit of opulence to the everyday.

A woman stands against a plain background wearing a sleeveless, black, semi-sheer velvet party wear dress with fringe and lace details near the hem. She has short hair and a neutral expression, with her arms relaxed by her sides.
Dress With Beads & Fringing
Zara, £129
A black pointed-toe high heel shoe with a thin stiletto heel, sparkling rhinestone ankle strap, and a large black velvet bow tied at the back—perfect as velvet party wear for an elegant evening look.
Rhinestone Slingback Shoes
Zara, £59.99
A woman with long brown hair wears a black polo-neck jumper, a long pendant necklace, and a dark brown velvet party-wear midi skirt with lace trim and black shoes, walking indoors on a concrete floor.
Lace Velvet Skirt
Zara, £79.99
A black, long-sleeve velvet party wear jacket with a round neckline, two decorative bows on the front, and two front pockets, displayed against a white background.
Quincy Velvet Jacket
Possse, £450
A woman stands indoors against a wooden wall, wearing a velvet party wear dress in deep red with short sleeves, a tie at the neckline, and matching red heels. She has long dark hair and a neutral expression.
Camille Velvet Dress
Reformation, £348
A woman with curly blonde hair wears a velvet party wear brown suit and black heels, revealing a black bra under the blazer. She stands against a stone wall at night, looking confidently at the camera.
Double-Breasted Velvet Suit
Mango, from £99.99
Sleeveless black velvet party wear dress with a scoop neckline, featuring a row of white floral embellishments along the collar and a fitted waist, displayed flat on a light background.
Embellished Velvet Mini Dress
Self-Portrait, £350
A person wearing a deep burgundy velvet party wear skirt with fringe and lace details, paired with a black long-sleeve top and burgundy high-heeled sandals, stands on a concrete floor against a light grey wall.
Velvet Sarong Skirt
Zara, £89.99
A pair of elegant black velvet party wear high-heeled shoes with ankle straps and large velvet bows on the pointed toes, displayed on a white background.
Velvet Bow Shoes
H&M, £37.99
A person with sleek, pulled-back hair wears a black velvet party wear long-sleeve outfit with a keyhole neckline, gold earrings, and a chunky gold bracelet, holding a leopard print clutch and sitting beside a wooden block against a plain background.
Ruched Top
ME+EM, £125
A woman stands against a plain background in a mauve pleated velvet party wear trouser suit with feathered cuffs and black open-toe heels, looking confidently at the camera.
Velvet Feather Trimmed Suit
Zara, from £35.99

When it comes to suiting, velvet will always add after-hours appeal.

A woman stands against a plain background in a textured mauve velvet partywear trouser suit with black feather trim on the sleeves, looking at the camera with her hands gently clasped in front of her.
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