Most of the time, we in Singapore avoid buying clothes any thicker than a cotton t-shirt, staying well away from hot fabrics like velvet, but with the fashion industry touting it as a major trend for the Autumn Winter 2016 season high street fashion labels like Zara and Topshop are featuring this once only-for-royalty fabric in recent collections.
So how can you wear velvet in tropical Singapore? Check out our 19 picks in the gallery … These items will actually work for your office outfits and belting it out with your girlfriends on a Saturday night! (aka karaoke night)
CLICK THROUGH THE GALLERY TO CHECK OUT VELVET PIECES YOU CAN FLAUNT IN THE OFFICE OR DURING THE WEEKEND!
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Bodysuits are a staple. You can wear them with pretty much anything! So pairing them with trousers for work or a leather mini-skirt for date-night will not be a problem.
Buy this bodysuit at Zara stores throughout Singapore!
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Baby pink velvet? Yes, please! This super sweet and chic dress is good on its own or paired with cropped denim jeans. Versatility is a virtue, right?
Buy this dress at Mango stores throughout Singapore!
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This dress works as both a dress and a top! Pairing it with any outfit will instantly add a chic factor to your whole getup.
Buy this dress at Zara stores throughout Singapore!
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Oh, peplum. We thought we had seen every possible variation of the peplum top, but this has got to be our fave.
Buy this top on www.sheshops.com!
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The simpler, the better – right? Its neutral shade makes gives you more options with dressing up or dressing down with this dress.
Buy this dress at Zara stores throughout Singapore!
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Maroon and velvet come together like ketchup and fries. This dress is perfect with a bold, statement necklace and a clutch for a night out. Pair the dress with cream capris and a blazer for a more work-appropriate look.
Buy this dress on www.sheshops.com!
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This dress has just the right amount of sophistication for work, yet also the right amount of sexiness for the weekend.
Buy this dress at Topshop stores throughout Singapore!
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A plain ol’ cardigan is boring. A velvet jacket’s more daring. Look #fierce and amp up your outfit with this pretty pink jacket from Zara.
Buy this jacket at Zara stores throughout Singapore!
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Need to give your outfit a little more pizzazz? Don this jacket with any outfit and people might just think you’re royalty – all you need is a crown.
Buy this caftan at Mango stores throughout Singapore!
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This stellar combination of embroidery and velvet is #flawless. Styling this piece will be a no-brainer, for sure.
Buy this jacket at Mango stores throughout Singapore!
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We love, love, love everything about these trousers – the emerald green colour, the way they are cropped at the ankles and the straight cut silhouette.
Buy these trousers at Topshop stores throughout Singapore!
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We bet these trousers feel as cosy and plush as they look. Be it with a white button-down or an off-shoulder top, these pants are sure to keep your comfort in check.
Buy these trousers at Mango stores throughout Singapore!
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Not only is it velvet, these trousers are also pleated – talk about being fashion-forward.
Buy these trousers at Topshop stores throughout Singapore!
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The first word that came to our minds with this dress was “goddess”. Put this on and we’re sure no one at work would want to mess with you.
Buy this gown at Mango stores throughout Singapore!
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Flat, ballerina shoes for the modern working woman are a must – but a staple does not have to be boring. These shoes from Charles & Keith are sure to steal the show.
Buy these shoes at Charles & Keith stores throughout Singapore!
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The quintessential shoes for every ‘lazy girl’ are slip-ons. Now, you can be lazy yet still look like royalty with these velvet slippers.
Buy these slippers on www.net-a-porter.com!
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These ballet flats are so chic, so stylish and so adorable. Why go for plain ol’ black when you can go for a pair of royal blue, velvet ballet flats? (With straps at the ankle!)
Buy these ballet flats on www.net-a-porter.com!
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If you look forward to casual Fridays to whip out your most comfy kicks, you’ll need to add these babies to the list. You’ll feel like you’re walking on the red (velvet) carpet all day.
Buy these sneakers at Zara stores throughout Singapore!
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You either go big, or go home. If a velvet dress, velvet jacket, and velvet shoes are not enough, you can always add a velvet bag to the list.
Buy this makeup bag at www.asos.com!
Want to know what other fashion pieces you can wear for work and the weekend? Read our story on 12 affordable and chic bell-sleeved tops for the weekend and 9 best women’s jumpsuits perfect for work or the weekend! For more shopping stories, check out our dedicated shopping section.