Velvet, the classic, fancy fabric associated with deep, rich colors, is a staple on the fall runways. Each year as the leaves start to change colors, fashionista’s everywhere pull their velvet dresses, blouses, jackets and pants out of storage to be worn during the holiday season.

For the cool seasons velvet will have the moment as 'THE' fabric to wear! In an assortment of pinks, greens, blues, purples and yellows, the material will have a modern and chic vibe. Whether as a detail or used for dresses, tops, pants, overalls, leisure suits or outerwear, designers like Alberta Ferreti, Armani, Valentino, Philip Lim, Ulla Johnson and Ralph Lauren have given us new ways to wear such a timeless fabric. Actress Blake Lively was spotted in a yellow velvet dress and looked great!

What are your thoughts on velvet? Is it the fabric you pull out every fall and winter?

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