7th in a Series of Velvet Outfit Ideas: How to Style Velvet Skirts

This is the 7th in a series of velvet outfit ideas. I started the series with posts on outfit combinations using velvet tops, velvet bottoms, velvet coverups and a style tip for how to wear velvet every day. You can find the links to those posts below this article. This one is all about how to style velvet skirts. I have over 40 ways to wear them listed here.

I love to come up with new outfit combinations all the time but will never be able to wear all of them! So I’m sharing my ideas so that you, too, can constantly make your clothes look new. Just put your own spin on these outfits to show your true self! That’s when age doesn’t matter.

How to Style Velvet Skirts

The first section below gives outfit ideas for velvet skirts in general. The second section which follows it contains ideas for short velvet skirts. 

Please feel free to adapt these outfit ideas to the specific colors, textures and pieces that you own. By textures, I mean that velveteen and velour can be used in place of velvet if the occasion doesn’t call for something too fancy.

Ways to Style a Velvet Skirt

1. For a Museum Opening, Concert or Restaurant Dinner Party:  A black velvet cape or topper + a black velvet skirt + a bare black silk camisole. Add black satin sandals + a black satin ribbon tied in a bow at your waist + gold accessories.
2. A shawl cardigan over a black camisole + a black velvet skirt.  Add long necklaces toned to the cardi.
3. A black velvet skirt + a sequined and/or lacy tank top + a black cardigan.  Add tall black boots.
4. Pair a black cashmere cardigan with a black velvet skirt.  Belt the cardi at waist with a black satin cord.  Add a bold medallion, any color + tall black boots.  You might also want to add a scarf inside the cardi.
5. Wear a black crewneck  & cardigan with a velvet skirt. Add gold jewelry.
   

   

6. Any sweater + a velvet skirt.
7. Pair a velvet skirt with a beaded sweater in a matching color.  Add bracelets.  Put your hair up, and keep your makeup minimal.
8. A black sweater over a black velvet maxi skirt. Add flat, black ankle boots with socks.A chunky sweater or turtleneck + a velvet skirt.
9. Tuck a black crewneck sweater into a black velvet maxi skirt. Add black satin pumps + a black belt with an embellished buckle + lots of gold jewelry + a red wrap (shawl, scarf, etc.)
10. Pair a black velvet skirt + a black cashmere crew-neck sweater.  Add black satin flats, lots of gold jewelry, red shawl as evening cover.
    

    

11. Pair a black turtleneck with a black velvet skirt.  Add a colorful brooch + black beads.  Put your hair up, and keep your makeup minimal.
12. A turtleneck + a velvet skirt, short or long. Add wool tights or textured stockings or sheer black hose + black ankle boots + a necklace or a beautiful silk scarf.
13. Tuck a lace turtleneck into a velvet maxi-skirt.  Add a choker or gold collar necklace around collar of turtleneck + black boots.  May add gold rings.
14. Pair a plaid shirt & a velvet skirt.  Add a wide, casual gold belt + crystals + a boa or a glam/furry scarf in a color toned to your outfit.
    

    

15. A feminine blouse + a velvet skirt + heels.
16. Pair a sequin-trim blouse with a velvet skirt. Add a belt + boots + a scarf.
17. With a velvet skirt, wear a collared blouse or pearls for a vintage look.
18. A blouse + a velvet skirt + pumps. To dress this look up even more, the blouse could be silk and/or a color to match the skirt.
19. Top a black blouse and a long black velvet skirt with a cardigan in a color, such as teal. Add tights & riding boots + gold earrings + a scarf.
20. A blouse in a matching color to a velvet skirt. Add a belt + a bracelet + pumps or ankle boots.
    

    

21. Pair a long-sleeve black t-shirt with a black velvet skirt.  Or, use any color velvet skirt or pants and match a long-sleeve tee to it.  Add accessories in metallic or crayon colors.
22. Wear a long-sleeve t-shirt over a velvet maxi-skirt.  Accessorize with a gold multi-strand chain necklace with a delicate gold pendant just above it, an ornate cuff bracelet, stud earrings & a big ring. 
23. A black velvet skirt + an embellished black t-shirt + a jean jacket. Embellish the jacket with brooches. Add dangle earrings + black leather boots.
24. A t-shirt + a black velvet maxi skirt + a black moto jacket with the sleeves rolled back. Add black boots with a heel + a long tassel or rosary necklace layered with a shorter necklace. 
25. Combine a graphic tee with a long or short velvet skirt & a moto jacket. Add statement earrings + heels.
    

    

26. A black t-shirt or sweater + a velvet skirt + black ankle boots.
27. A velvet skirt + any t-shirt.
28. Belt a brown safari jacket over a brown shirt and a black velvet skirt. Add tall black boots.
29. A shrunken jacket + a snug knit or thin tank top tucked inside a velvet maxi skirt.
30. Pair a long-sleeve lace top + a velvet skirt.

A Short Velveteen or Velvet Skirt

A short velveteen skirt is a casual take on the velvet skirt. Yet it can also be dressed up for casual evenings or work days. Use it interchangeably with velvet in the following outfit combinations.

1. Day to Evening:  An Eastern Indian printed and/or embellished tunic worn inside a short velvet or velveteen skirt.
2. For the Office, School Meetings, Etc.:  A navy blouse (or any shade of blue, including prints) + a short, navy velvet skirt. Add a belt, shoes and nude hose. Tie a small silk scarf at your neck or wear amber-toned beads with gold bracelets. You might like to turn back the cuffs of the blouse. For cooler weather, add another tone of jacket (i.e., brown or gray) or a tan trench-coat.
3. A Bohemian top + a short velvet skirt. Boots go well with this.
4. A short velvet skirt + a plaid blazer + a long-sleeve cotton top. 

   

5. Tuck a white top into a velvet skirt and add a bomber jacket.  Add heels and a clutch.
6. A jean jacket + a short velvet or velveteen skirt + any top.
   

   

7. Combine a black velvet jacket or blazer + a short velvet skirt + a black printed top. Add tall tan boots + sparkly hoop earrings & bracelet.
8. A black velvet jacket or blazer + a black sweater + a short navy velvet skirt. Add brown shoes & bag and jewelry of your choice.
9.  Wear a brown jacket over a red sweater or blouse & a short navy velvet skirt. Add a light brown/tan belt & shoe and wood & gold jewelry.
10. A black or gray cardigan + matching color shell top + a short velvet skirt. Add a belt.
11. Pair a navy turtleneck with a short navy velvet skirt. Add a pretty clip to the edge of the turtleneck near the collarbone. After that, you could add a brown, gray, beige or camel jacket or cardigan over. You might also like to belt the cardigan.
    

    

12. A moto jacket + a short or long velvet skirt + a top of your choice.
13. Tuck a scoop-neck top into a short velvet skirt & top with a moto jacket. Add a statement necklace.
14. A long-sleeve Henley top tucked into a short velvet skirt. Add a woven/artisan belt + tights + a cuff bracelet. You might like to top it off with a fedora or hat with a brim.
15. Pair a plaid shirt with a short velvet skirt.
16. A sweater + a short velvet skirt. Add riding boots + a woolly plaid scarf. Or, add a long, fringed scarf (cloth or woolly) + boots + jewelry.
    

    

17. Pair a blouse with a short velvet skirt.
18. A gold blouse + a short navy (or other neutral color) velvet skirt + a black cardigan. Add black opaque stockings and black footwear.
19. Tuck a printed blouse into a short velvet skirt. Add a chain-link bag + heels. You might like to add a bracelet.
20. Tuck a gray shirt into a navy velvet skirt. Add a narrow belt + a leather wrap bracelet. Flip back the cuffs and push back the sleeves of the shirt.
21. Choose a shirt (short sleeves or long sleeves, jersey knit or cotton) and tuck it into a short velvet skirt.

How to Find All of the Posts in Your True Self Blog Velvet Series:

I planned to wrap up this series with a style tip using velvet. But the ideas keep coming! See all the posts in my Velvet Series HERE.

Let’s Connect!

Was this helpful to you? Do you have a velvet skirt or do you have plans to buy one? If you have one or more, please share your favorite ways to wear it! Will you be trying some of the styling suggestions in this post? Please leave a reply below!

Like this post? You might also like to read other posts from my Velvet Series:

1. “Style Tip:  How to Wear Velvet to Make Every Day Special”
2. “How to Style A Velvet Jacket or Blazer Every Day of the Festive Season”
3. “How to Style Velvet Tops of All Sorts”
4. “9 of the Best Ways to Wear a Velvet Kimono or Duster”
5. “How to Wear Velvet Pants for Comfort and Style”
6. “6th in a Series of Velvet Outfit Ideas:  How to Style a Velvet Dress”

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Angie

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