Of all the trends this season, I think velvet is my favorite. It’s such a beautiful fabric! Despite the fact that it’s my favorite trend, I don’t own enough! I started small with a few hair ties from J. Crew. I don’t even know if it’s appropriate to wear a bow in your hair at the age of 30…but I figure if J. Crew is selling it, it’s ok. I bought three. Not ashamed.
I wanted more velvet, hair ties aren’t enough, but I wasn’t quite sure what would be the most practical. Velvet shoes, would they just get messed up easily? Velvet bag, same thoughts at the shoes. Then the pants…as one of my friends (hi Whitney) and I discussed, would they just be too high maintnence for our child toting lives? Or my thoughts, would the velvet just make these hips and thighs look even wider?
Then on Black Friday I had some Gap rewards to blow and Old Navy was selling their velvet rockstar pants for $20, so I took a chance.
Velvet Rockstar Pants
Much to my surprise, the velvet pants worked just fine on me. The fit is very similar to rockstar denim. Of course, because they are a different material, they aren’t quite as forgiving as the denim, but it’s very close. As far as maintenance goes, you’ll need a lint roller, but they are machine washable and can be dried on low. I’ve already sent them through a cycle without any issues.
Since I’m not always the best at getting things on the blog before they sell out, these are only available in a few sizes, but I found a similar option here! I also finally took this sweater out for a spin. It was a Nordstrom Anniversary Sale buy and I have to admit, I haven’t worn it enough. I guess that’s the trouble with buying something in the summer to wear in the fall and winter, you’re not quite sure you’re going to get a lot of wear out of it. I love the sweater, but I don’t wear it to work and our weather has been really awkward, being really cold some days and back to mild others. I’ll definitely be making an effort to get it worn more during those mild days! Christmas is supposed to be 63 degrees here…which will be weird for us, but it sure would make this the perfect outfit for that day!
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Speaking of the holidays, I’m planning to take next week away from blogging to spend time with my family. I will back on the blog on January 1! I hope each and every one of you have a wonderful holiday!
-Brooke
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They are beautiful pants! I don’t have any velvet items in my wardrobe which is a shame. It definitely looks like a lovely fabric, even if a little warm for Brisbane!
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Hope you are having a great week! I’m doing some last minute things before Christmas this week, I’m so looking forward to the big day.
Away From The Blue Blog
Super cool pants. Va va va boom velvet doll!! Love these patio with teh cold shoulder!! Have a wonderful wednesday!
Thank you Andrea! Hope you hvs a wonderful Wednesday too!
I’m looking forward to Christmas too! I think I’m just about done with the to-dos but now I’m trying to come up with fun things to do while my son is on break! Have a great holiday!
I really need to go get a pair of these velvet Rockstar’s, they look amazing on you and love how you styled them with the cold-shoulder top!
Marta
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That sweater is so cute. I love the velvet pants paired with them, it dresses up the outfit a lot.
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I have a pair of burgundy velvet pants and I absolutely love wearing them in the Fall and Winter! It’s such a great option! xo, Biana –BlovedBoston
The color of those velvet jeans is perfect. I would say a great buy! Enjoy your week off with your family. Merry Christmas!
Lisa
Daily Style Finds
I almost bought those pants but they sold out in my size! I think they look so cute on you!!
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I adore this whole look! Those jeans are so cute and I love them styled with the cold shoulder sweater and pretty statement necklace.
xo, Whitney and Blaire
Peaches In A Pod
Brooke, you look adorable! Velvet is one of my favorite trends right now, too. And you just reminded me of my three pairs of velvet pants sitting in my closet. Perhaps one pair will make it out today! I love your gray ruffle sweater, too, and metallic flats. Such a great outfit! I wish you the happiest of holidays, my friends! See you in the new year.
Shelbee
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LOVE the cold shoulder sleeves of that sweater and those velvet pants are GORGEOUS! Such a pretty color!
Rosy Outlook
Such a cute holiday outfit! I love the idea of velvet pants. Velvet is one of my favorite trends as well.
I have the same pair, but in a different color. I LOVE them. Velvet is so fun. This color and the way you styled them is so great!!
Amy Ann
Straight A Style
These pants look amazing one!! Great find, specially for $20 😉 Your shoes definitely caught my attention quickly, love how they look with this outfit. Hope you enjoy your blogging break!
xo
Mel
I admit, I was worried about the velvet wearing off, so I didn’t get a pair last year (talk about kicking myself). So you’ll have to let me know how they go!
As for the cold shoulders—I saw someone layer it over a lace top, and I thought that was brilliant for the winter. In fact, I just bought a lace top for that reason!!
XOXO
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
Such a cute look and I really like the navy velvet pants! Hope you get some more wear out of this super cute sweater. I have also been adding more velvet to my wardrobe and am Loving it.
I love the rockstar line, although I hadn’t realized they had velvet options! This is such a beautiful look! Love your sweater and the color of your pants is beautiful!
xx, Elise
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Those velvet jeans look great on you, and I’m in love with the sweater! I need to add more velvet pieces to my wardrobe! Enjoy your time off and have a wonderful holiday!
Rachael
http://www.threadsforthomasblog.com
Love that you dipped your toe in the velvet pool with hair tyes! These pants are amazing, and I love the cold shoulder top you paired them with <3
Green Fashionista
You rock in this outfit!
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Loving this outfit on you! I bought velvet leggings from Old Navy but they’re too big so now I might have to go with the pants. I hope you have a Merry Christmas and a wonderful new year!! Sierra~Beautifully Candid
I tried to grab the cranberry pair of those, but it sold out on me! I was so bummed, wondering if they’ll restock. That color is so pretty on you and I love that cold shouldered ruffled top!
Carrie
curlycraftymom.com
Of all the things velvet the pants are the ones that would be a huge step for me. I actually really like these ones! They look chic and they fit you perfectly! Glad you went out of the comfort zone and it worked!
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love the pants with that top!!!!
Sooo darling and super cute!
Happy holidays….
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Those velvet pants look great on you! Have a great holiday!
xo Jules
I have a pair of burgundy velvet pants and now I think I need some in this shade! What a gorgeous color and they look amazing on you!
Thank you Laura!
Thank you Jules, you too!
Thank you!
Thanks girl!
I wasn’t too sure about them either! Thanks Ruth!
Aw bummer!! I hope they restock!
Aw that stinks! Try the pants!! I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and new year too!
Thank you!
Haha I’m really adventurous sometimes. 😉
Thank you Rachael, hope you have a wonderful holiday too!
If they hadn’t been rockstar I don’t think I would have tried them! Thank you Elise!
Aw so fun!!! I wish things weren’t so crazy, I would love to meet up! If we ran into each other that would be too funny!!
I’m not sure why this sweater doesn’t make it out of my closet much, definitely need to change that! Thank you Jennie!
Oh that’s such a great idea!! Maybe I’ll try that to get more wear out of it! It feels too weird having my shoulders out when it’s cold! Haha!
Thank you Mel!
What color do you have?! I loved all of them!
Thank you Amy!
Thank you Kelly!
Thank you Shelbee! Hope you have a happy holiday!
Thank you Blaire!
Aw bummer!! It was totally an impulse buy for me. Thank you!
Thank you Lisa!
Burgundy velvet is so beautiful!!
Thank you Courtney!
Thank you Marta!
Velvet anything, YES. But you are rocking these pants, babe!
-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
What a great deal on these pants! The color is so pretty and they look so good on you! So glad that they are kid friendly too!
Xoxo,
Whitney & Blaire
Peaches In A Pod
Such a cute look! Have a great Christmas!
Nikki
thefashionablewife.com
Merry Christmas!
Your outfit looks amazing!
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So pretty! Love the matching cold shoulder dress and metallic shoes! You picked the perfect necklace for the outfit too dear.
Jessica | notjessfashion.com
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2018!!!!!
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Marvellous combo ! I don’t know which garment i like better.
Happy Holidays.!!
I’m actually wearing burgundy velvet pants as I write this, haha! I got mine at Old Navy tho a few years ago, best $15 ever spent! 😉
Sending love from Napa Valley!
Paulina | SHENSKA
I’m glad you found the velvet jeans working out well! I keep trying to work velvet into my wardrobe but some things just don’t look good on me. Velvet pants, however, worked! I bought the Old Navy Velvet Pixie pants on Black Friday and love them!
Virginia
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