Wearing a trend head-to-toe has been officially “a thing” for the past few seasons and it isn’t slowing down any time soon.
From donning all one color to full body florals, wearing the “full look” was all over the spring/summer runways from Chloe to Valentino, Emilio Pucci, and Chanel.
Put on the training wheels and start experimenting with this trend now in the form of lux velvet, winter whites, millennial pinks or nudes then once Spring hits you’ll be a pro at it and ready for something a little more adventurous like head-to-toe yellow, bold monochromatic top to bottom reds or all-in hawaiian prints.
Whether you choose to make your head-to-toe statement with color, patterns or fabric the key to pulling off the trend is texture. Make sure that there are details to break up the monotony of the recurring theme. Lace, sheer pieces and ruffles are great accents to bring life to a head-to-toe look. Small touches like a pop of another bright tone in the form of accessories will also lift your ensemble to the next level.
In case you missed it last Fall, velvet is back for a encore performance in Fall 2017.
Velvet was EVERYWHERE on the Fall 2017 runways from gorgeous lux stamped velvet at Erdem to shiney matchy matchy sets at Gucci and 70s retro velvet pant suits at Prada.
Each designer gave velvet their own unique twist making the possibilities for styling it endless!
One of my favorite things about the trend is that even cheaper fabrics can look chic when you’re wearing velvet so you don’t have to spend a ton!
Whether it’s an investment piece or some fast fashion, keeping your velvet looking plush, fluffy and lux takes a little know-how. Proper care for and storing of your velvet pieces is the key to their longevity.
Caring for Velvet
NEVER EVER iron velvet, you’ll crush the nap. Even an iron at a low temperature can cause damage to the soft texture. If your velvet garment gets wrinkly, use a steamer to relax the creases but only steam from the INSIDE of the fabric.
Invest in a clothing brush. This old school method of clothing care will help to remove dirt and grit that accumulates on the surface plus it will keep the velvet from becoming crushed. Brushing your velvet after every wear will help to ensure that any creases or matted patches don’t become permanent. If you leave these spots untreated they can eventually lead to bald patches, ESPECIALLY on velvet shoes and handbags!
Do not fold velvet and NO WIRE HANGERS! Instead hang velvet on padded hangers. Make sure to leave some space around the piece, don’t let it become crushed in your closet.
NEVER hang your velvet inside plastic clothing bags this will make them sweat and can cause damage the fabric.
Velvet gets flattened easily, so if you spill something, don’t press or blot. Shake off the moisture and, if it leaves a stain get it to the dry cleaner ASAP.
If velvet shoes are you OBSESSION make sure to check the weather report before wearing them (Rain + Velvet= DESTRUCTION) and avoid wearing them to a club or bar where a drink could easily be spilled on them. I have my velvet bags and shoes treated with a protective coating from my shoe repair shop. You can do this at home as well just make sure that you follow the directions and make sure the protective spray you are using is safe for velvet.
