We don’t need to tell you what time of year it is. And if we do, you’re certainly not ready for the velvet explosion that awaits you below. Regardless, here’s all the velvet you need to look your holiday party finest this season. Things are about to get... really comfortable.
Something tells us you’d be a lot better off wearing a burgundy velvet tuxedo jacket than not. Hell, it’s barely even optional. So we found you one of those. Go ahead, slip it on. Find a party somewhere and walk around handing out gingerbread cookies or something. No reason, just sounds festive.
Ah yes, the bow tie. That faithful bellwether of all things December merriment. The one you’ll want to incorporate into this year’s festivities: this Italian-made bordeaux velvet number from Mitchumm. It’s about 93% Bing Crosby and 7% Willy Wonka. Which is good: you should never go more than 7% Wonka.
Your legs do a lot for you. They walk you around. They... walk you around. But hey, that’s at least enough to earn them a new pair of midnight-blue velvet cords from A.P.C. They’re really slim and great-looking. We can definitely see you eating fruitcake in them. Maybe just fruit.
Fun fact: Santa will resent you forever if you don’t wear these shoes to your next cocktail party. So will your feet. And that’s just not a risk you’re willing to take, so here they are—your new teal-colored velveteen loafers with leather piping in all the right places. Misplaced piping: ill-advised.
The chestnuts are roasting. The eggs are nogging. And you... well, you’re just sitting there in a purple smoking jacket, taking it all in. Specifically, this silk-lined velvet one complete with quilted black lapels and cuffs. You haven’t arrived until you’ve just sat there in a smoking jacket.
