Velvet Wonder

Among one of my favorite fall 2010 trends is velvet—it’s romantic, soft to the touch (if only all textiles could present such tactile pleasure) and very much reminds me of Interview with a Vampire. It also reminds me of a much beloved red holiday dress with a lace collar I owned as a child, and if you are a female who grew up in the 90’s you probably once had a similar frock in your possession. The dress pictured here is from Nanette Lepore’s Fall 2010 RTW collection and while I think both the color and cut are captivating, the overall look is perhaps a bit overwhelming for the every day. Try a shorter dress paired with black tights and ankle boots for a fresh fall spin on this classic.

Text Jessica Best