


Versatile Velvet Blazer
Lighter, brighter velvets lend themselves more easily to daytime, and can make for particularly strong professional looks while still having pulled-together polish. When I was hunting down softer-hued velvet options, Nordstrom delivered, literally and figuratively speaking, as they so often do. Here, I’m wearing the Stretch Velvet Blazer by FRAME, a tuxedo-style jacket with a one-button closure and slim fit. This tailoring gives the velvet texture a bit more formality, which you’ll appreciate in the workplace. But not so much structure that you feel like you need to attend the opera in it. FYI, I secured the lapels with a hidden safety pin to avoid any awkward exposure during the workday.
Stretch Velvet Blazer (affordable alternative HERE) Midi Slip Skirt (another cute option HERE)FRAME
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Anny Pointy Toe Pump (similar HERE)STUART WEITZMAN


You can easily pair a versatile velvet blazer like this with denim to keep from feeling like you’re drowning in velvet. (Though, what a way to go.) Alternatively, I thought I’d go for a monochrome moment and contrasted the structure of the blazer with a feminine skirt silhouette on the bottom. (FYI, this skirt is on sale for a song right now, go!) The look also presented me with the opportunity to bring in some of my absolute favorite accessories in brown, making the overall appearance unmistakably fall.
Stretch Velvet Blazer (affordable alternative HERE)FRAME
Midi Slip Skirt (another cute option HERE)BAND OF GYPSIES
Anny Pointy Toe Pump (similar HERE)STUART WEITZMAN


Play With Colors
If I had to pick a favorite reason why this outfit works though, it’s the color. Velvet in this unexpected dusky rose hue really shows the range of the fabric. I guarantee you you’ll pull this blazer out on far more occasions than you think. Save the deeper jewel tones for your more formal events (and keep an eye out for one or two during this year’s 30 Dresses in 30 Days!), but definitely experiment with lighter, more delicate colors for your everyday sartorial needs. Opting for velvet outside the expected colorways is fun, refreshing, and full of all the fall feels. Shop more of my favorite velvet moments from Nordstrom below!
Stretch Velvet Blazer (affordable alternative HERE) Midi Slip Skirt (another cute option HERE)FRAME
BAND OF GYPSIES
Anny Pointy Toe Pump (similar HERE)STUART WEITZMAN


Favorite Velvet Pieces For Fall
Thanks to Nordstrom and ShopStyle for partnering on this post!
5 thoughts on “The Most Versatile Velvet Blazer For Fall”
THat velvet blazer is GORGEOUS!
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Where is your belt from?? I love it with the blazer!
Hi Andrea,
The belt is from Maison Bonnet. Here is a link to the belt. https://shopstyle.it/l/9yWO
Mary
Hi Andrea,
It’s a Maison Boinet belt. Here is a link for you https://shopstyle.it/l/9yWO
Mary
Obsessed with this whole look! So chic.
xx, Merritt
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