6 Ways to Wear Velvet Shoes This Fall

Velvet is one of the biggest shoe trends of the season. Typically reserved for dressier evening styles, the plushy material appears on more casual styles for a fresher spin. Whether you’re headed to the office or a night out, there are a number of ways you can incorporate the trend into your wardrobe.

Here are six ways to wear velvet shoes:

Trendy and Kitschy
A velvet low-top is a fresh update on the sneaker scene. Pair it with cool accents like a patchwork skirt, multicolored bag and fun jewelry.

EYTYS Velvet Sneaker
EYTYS velvet low-top, $270. J.Crew shirt, Rag and Bone belt, MIH Jeans skirt, Kenneth Jay Lane necklace, Karen Walker sunglasses, Anya Hindmarch bag.
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Menswear-Inspired
A pointy velvet flat adds instant flair to your workwear look. Pair it with mensy trousers, a sleek bag and minimal jewelry.

PRADA Velvet Flat
PRADA velvet flat, $750. Miansai bracelet, N. 21 pants, Salvatore Ferragamo bag, The Elder Statesman sweater, Cornelia Webb ring, Brunello Cucinelli shirt.
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Elegant for Evening
A strappy velvet pump in gold is a dazzling choice for evening. Pair it with a brocade dress, evening tweed and matching gold accessories.

Jimmy Choo Velvet Pump
JIMMY CHOO velvet pump, $875. Perrin Paris clutch, Marc Jacobs bracelet, Prada dress, Natasha Collis necklace, Simone Rocha jacket, Marie Helene de Taillac earrings.
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Refined Rocker
A velvet ankle boot in black adds edge to your fall wardrobe. Wear it with ripped denim, a leather jacket and leopard-print clutch.

Topshop Velvet Boot
TOPSHOP velvet boot, $125. Madewell jacket, Dannijo earrings, Victoria Beckham clutch, Frame denim, Chloe scarf, Hillier Bartley earring.
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Grungy Glam
A below-the-knee velvet boot was a hit on the fall runways. Go slightly grungy with a leopard-print coat, studded bag and asymmetrical skirt.

Saint Laurent Velvet Boot
SAINT LAURENT velvet boot, $1,395. Valentino turtleneck, Eddie Borgo bracelet, Dior sunglasses, Givenchy earrings, Altuzarra skirt, Raey coat, Fendi bag.
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Refined Daywear
A strappy velvet sandal is a feminine take on the trend. Wear it with blue cotton dress, paisley-print cardigan and whimsical jewelry.

Valentino Velvet Sandal
VALENTINO velvet sandal, $975. Rochas clutch, J.Crew dress, Katerina Makriyianni bracelet, Shebee Gem ring, Page Sargisson necklace, Etro cardigan.
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