Velvet pants for Christmas! All you need!

If you buy just one thing this season make it a pair of VELVET PANTS for Christmas! It's all you need to carry you through the entire festive season and beyond - looking fabulous along the way!

Separates are the most incredibly useful items for the Holiday period and you'll find that they will serve you for years as you mix and match them to infinity! 

I've just replaced some black velvet pants that I've had for about 15 years. The knees have finally got a bit baggy but boy have they earned their keep!  

Velvet is luxurious, velvet is sumptuous, velvet is pure class! How come then that there are so many inexpensive pairs of velvet pants around today?

Velvet or Velour? 

If you're looking for durability and an expensive look for a tailored jacket (or curtains!!) then I would suggest velvet as it's a firmer fabric. But for a dress or pants then my choice would be velour everytime for comfort and ease of movement.   

What's your Christmas style? 

So what's your style? Velvet pants for Christmas can be dressed up or dressed down, they can be cosy or chic! They work for after-work drinks, a family dinner, cocktail hour, an intimate dinner or even curling up at home hygge style!  

'Velvet' really makes a statement when you team it with other luxurious fabrics like glossy silk or satin; lurex knits and sequins. But if you prefer a more relaxed smart casual look, you'll be right on trend even if you choose a t-shirt or turtle neck and trainers. 

A wide leg pant is trending right now and, as well as looking glamorous, it gives the ultimate in comfort whatever your shape. Slim cut pants are just as popular or you can find leggings or jeggings!  

Whichever your choice of style I would encourage you to sift through your closet to find casual or dressy tops so that you can enjoy creating many varied outfits with your essential Holiday pants.    

Although traditionally black, you can now find velvet pants available in some beautifully rich tones like burgundy, navy, teal and deep green.

Chicos quality and share the look!

If I lived in the US I would probably take a look at Chicos as I love the way they put their outfits together and I appreciate the fact that they mix and match from season to season.

But I'm told by readers that they are relatively expensive.  As clothes appear to be much more expensive in the UK than in America, it's difficult for me to comment.  

As with most of their items Chicos Velvet Pants are shown in sometimes 5 or 6 ways so that you can see the versatility of the garment.

But don't forget you may have items in your own closet that will mirror some of those featured.

You may find some cheaper version of the velour pants in Walmart or other stores.

In the UK it has to be Marks & Spencer's!

As I live in the UK I cannot recommend enough the brilliant quality and range of Marks & Spencers velvet pants. There are over 40 different styles and colors to choose from!

The fact that velvet pants can be worn with everything from a heavyweight fairisle polo neck to an delicate evening top make this the most versatile of garments. 

Marks & Spencer's also show outfits!