Velvet Party Dresses - The Latest Look for Winter 2009

That classic winter look, velvet is the hottest style to hit the designer catwalks. Yet this classic fabric has been reborn with a real twist, stunning the fashion world and getting us excited about vintage velvet all over again.
Velvet is ready to make its come back for fashion this fall.

This won’t be the first time we’ve seen velvet-such a lovely wardrobe staple-sweep the runway.

For years, this fabric has been a fashion staple that has managed to make an appearance during the holiday season.

Designers have been fascinated with the fabric, and thankfully this season we will once again appreciate the creativity behind reinventing a classic. Watch out because this fancy fabric will be morphed into chic modern outfits. So in 2009, forget the frumpy and unflattering skirt suit, you’ll look revived by giving an old favorite a new twist.

This means great news for the modern Juliets out there, various velvet looks can easily move from day to evening. In recent years, the romantic fabric has been embraced for its said versatility. According to NYmag, It's no longer a little-girl fabric. Instead it's been reborn in sophisticated style and is the hottest chic look.

Simply belting a velvet frock can transform your fashion piece into a fashion statement. Some may say that the belted frock can symbolize the bohemian style. In addition, your bare legs and arms will keep the heavy fabric looking bright and youthful, particularly this year.

You can also expect to see jewel-like colors as a common favorite. So prepare to look stunning in deep sapphire and ruby, the colors that designers are hot for the right now. If you really want to be on-trend, watch out for sleek cocktail dresses and beautifully cut gowns in the same jewel tones.

2009 appears to be the year where fall fashion trends are allowing women to get away with putting together many combination's of velvet.

During the day feel free to throw on a classic tank top, a pair of trousers and your velvet blazer. This look is perfect for the office without looking too stuffy in your corner cubicle. For date night or evenings you may want to ditch the blazer and choose a thigh grazing velvet skirt. The same tank top can still be done, but tucked in.

So, a smart fashionista doesn't blindly follow trends-she starts them! Be the first in your social circle to sport the luxurious fabric during the holidays with a velvet dress. From red velvet dresses & gowns, skinny jeans, blazers and skirts; velvet is unstoppable.

Do you dare to incorporate at least one of these pieces? If so, you’ll be runway ready in no time.

You don't have to be a movie star to rock this look, as this lustrous fabric makes it easy to look polished and feminine.

If you want to be big news this party season, go for velvet as the essential to looking sophisticated and sexy.

By Jen Carter
Published: 9/17/2009
 
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