https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/party-styling-for-a-velvet-button-down-shirt Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:58:26 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/party-styling-for-a-velvet-button-down-shirt#post-1973936 Mon, 12 Nov 2018 19:46:46 +0000 Chris987 1973936@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Lynn, </b>hope you give it a look, would love to see it work on someone. :-)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/party-styling-for-a-velvet-button-down-shirt#post-1973118 Fri, 09 Nov 2018 16:18:01 +0000 Lynn 1973118@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Chris we were posting at the same time. This would be prefect for how I would wear it </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/party-styling-for-a-velvet-button-down-shirt#post-1973116 Fri, 09 Nov 2018 16:15:43 +0000 Lynn 1973116@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for posting this Chris. A velvet shirt would be great solution for me also and I really like everyone's styling ideas as I am really bad at styling. Personally I think I would wear it as a tunic type top with jeans or black pants and use jewelry, accessories, and shoes to bling it up.&nbsp;<br />Off to look for velvet shirts.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/party-styling-for-a-velvet-button-down-shirt#post-1973091 Fri, 09 Nov 2018 15:31:31 +0000 Chris987 1973091@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This velvet shirt is really beautiful. The colors are true to what you see in the finds. The burgundy one&nbsp;is a cool&nbsp;fuscia/berry color.&nbsp; Soft flowy velvet, very high quality as usual from Anthropologie. </p> <p>I think the petite burgundy one I ordered is<b> one size too big </b>but I'm showing in in case anyone wants to get an idea of what it looks like. The fit is what I’d call fluid, not quite oversized but just a little loose. The sleeves are not too tight, even if you don’t have super slim arms as I do not, so very easy to roll/fold them up. The body length is great for a petite person like me.&nbsp;This style is just a bit too fluid for me, I want something a bit more structured. If you like to wear buttoned down shirts tucked, semi-tucked, or untucked , you might consider this.&nbsp;I also find wearing it untucked is just a bit too casual for what I had in mind. So it’s going back, but again is a really lovely piece for the right person. </p> <p>the two photos show it unbuttoned and buttoned. I happened to be wearing a black turtleneck underneath but that's not how I'd style it</p> <p>I do own a black velvet blazer that has the kind of structured fit I am thinking of, if I could find a similar one or some other structured velvet top in burgundy, dark blue, or forest green that would be perfect. NEXT. </p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/party-styling-for-a-velvet-button-down-shirt#post-1969354 Sat, 27 Oct 2018 14:22:15 +0000 Chris987 1969354@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div> <p>Thanks for backing me up <b>La P</b>.&nbsp; I think some people find&nbsp;it hard to believe how casual New England style can be. </p> </div> <p>Great ideas <b>Joy</b>! I used to be able to wear the largest girls sizes although haven't tried in a while...I should check it out...</p> <p>Thanks <b>smittie </b>and<b> unfrumped! </b><br />&nbsp;<br /><b>Lisa P</b> of course it's hockey jerseys in your neck of the woods!&nbsp; We see a lot&nbsp;of team wear here too although more football (American) and baseball than hockey and basketball but see it all, worn as regular street wear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/party-styling-for-a-velvet-button-down-shirt#post-1969237 Sat, 27 Oct 2018 01:30:15 +0000 unfrumped 1969237@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, the red is rich- I’d usually pick that as my color, and do the black or denim with it, but isn’t the mint deliciously fresh and different? That might be great for New Year’s Day! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/party-styling-for-a-velvet-button-down-shirt#post-1969229 Sat, 27 Oct 2018 00:26:48 +0000 Anonymous 1969229@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here we wear our best hockey jerseys &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/party-styling-for-a-velvet-button-down-shirt#post-1969227 Sat, 27 Oct 2018 00:23:48 +0000 Anonymous 1969227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wonderful. I like your selection with the red shirt, coated jeans and bronze shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/party-styling-for-a-velvet-button-down-shirt#post-1969175 Fri, 26 Oct 2018 21:45:10 +0000 Anonymous 1969175@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooo, I also must think of those casual-but-Festive holiday get togethers and have enjoyed wearing metallic jeans with a simple cashmere pull-over and booties or kitten heels, usually in black patten or pewter metallic. I like the ideas of a velvet top or jacket with plaid bottoms. A graphic holiday tee would be a great thing to have in the closet too. A long sleeved one may give you extra warmth. Be sure to look for them in large children’s sizes or small men’s sizes too. My favorite ( Snoopy with a tree) was thrifted. Perfect for a casual ornament exchange. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/party-styling-for-a-velvet-button-down-shirt#post-1969148 Fri, 26 Oct 2018 20:01:42 +0000 LaPed 1969148@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisa p, I have numerous friends who've gotten married in their Best Plaid Shirts! Welcome to New England. ;)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/party-styling-for-a-velvet-button-down-shirt#post-1969036 Fri, 26 Oct 2018 16:08:27 +0000 Chris987 1969036@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Suz</b> those are all great ideas! Just waiting for delivery so I can see how they fit. </p> <p><b>Delurked,</b> I have a classic black velvet blazer and am thinking about your graphic T idea. as another option..A simple T would probably not be warm enough for me&nbsp;in winter but maybe a floral or other patterned sweatshirt in a slim fit...and I've had the same "overdressed" experience. </p> <p><b>Jennie NZ </b>yes bronze booties would be a great idea...</p> <p><b>junipergreen</b> that "mint" velvet shirt could be gorgeous with your green pants if the colors are right...</p> <p><b>Janet</b> yes, yes, yes....</p> <p><b>jessikams </b>good idea about tying the bottom, depending on the heft of the fabric...</p> <p><b>lisa p</b> the western idea is really cool, I'll have to think about that. Yeah I &nbsp;meant "best plaid shirts" quite literally. One neighbor who attends one of the parties&nbsp;in jacket, shirt, vest, and pants&nbsp;in mixed red/green plaids that don't really work together...like the eccentric uncle from some theater period piece. It's his version of "holiday outfit" I actually get quite a kick out of it while DH is wondering how the guy can leave the house looking like that. </p> <p>Thanks <b>Angie! </b>Great ideas as always. </p> <p><b>Bijou</b> that dress is lovely!&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/party-styling-for-a-velvet-button-down-shirt#post-1968586 Thu, 25 Oct 2018 13:02:58 +0000 Bijou 1968586@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love these shirts for you and think they will be wonderful. It is so much fun to see what people plan to wear for Christmas parties. I really like the styling suggestions you have and I hope that the red velvet skirt helps you to get some wear from your lovely black slip dress.</p> <p>My Christmas is always hot - being in summer, so sun dresses or party dresses are the go. I am likely to wear the dress in finds because it has the traditional Christmas colours in it, without being too over the top. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/party-styling-for-a-velvet-button-down-shirt#post-1968275 Wed, 24 Oct 2018 15:14:44 +0000 Angie 1968275@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>GREAT suggestions already.&nbsp;</p> <p>I like the lace cami and bling necklace idea with pants, jeans and dressy shoes best. EASY. But a skirt and checked pants would be sublime. Throw in some fun hose too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/party-styling-for-a-velvet-button-down-shirt#post-1968246 Wed, 24 Oct 2018 14:14:38 +0000 Anonymous 1968246@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Also : *men in their best plaid shirts*. &nbsp;Love this &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/party-styling-for-a-velvet-button-down-shirt#post-1968245 Wed, 24 Oct 2018 14:14:02 +0000 Anonymous 1968245@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Giving a nod to the new western trend, it might be fun to try it buttoned, and belted overtop black jeans and boots ...with a new western/subtly jewelled or studded belt a la gryffin or suz. &nbsp;Let the belt hang a little low, and allow the velvet to drape and flow as it will naturally. &nbsp;And I'd make it all about the earrings or the belt in this case - letting the velvet be the star (I guess I'm a bit over blingy necklaces at the moment -ha). OK, now I want to create this outfit for myself &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/party-styling-for-a-velvet-button-down-shirt#post-1968148 Wed, 24 Oct 2018 06:12:21 +0000 Jessikams 1968148@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Really nice idea for a party outfit. People will want to touch your arms, I bet!<br /> If the shirts are too long or floppy but you don’t want to tuck, you could try adding some structure by tying the bottom. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/party-styling-for-a-velvet-button-down-shirt#post-1968079 Wed, 24 Oct 2018 01:31:52 +0000 Janet 1968079@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the idea of on what of these tops with sparkly boots and paid pants (stealing the idea since I have a black velvet button down that I love, and I think it will look great with the plaid Kuts). No need to tuck. Maybe unbutton one or two more buttons than usual and pop a lace cami or tank underneath? </p> <p>Of course I like the idea of dark wash flare/bootcut jeans and sparkly boots too. Play with jewelry for additional shine. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/party-styling-for-a-velvet-button-down-shirt#post-1968025 Tue, 23 Oct 2018 20:39:25 +0000 JuniperGreen 1968025@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooo lovely ideas!&nbsp; I hadn't seen that velvet shirt yet, thanks for sharing!&nbsp;The mint is lovely, I'm wondering if it would work with some green pants I have for a sort of tonal look... (similar find below) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/party-styling-for-a-velvet-button-down-shirt#post-1967990 Tue, 23 Oct 2018 18:45:32 +0000 Jenni NZ 1967990@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Chris! Bronze boots! ( Still stalking mine, not bootie weather soon and the price has dropped once already). Love those with the coated jeans you show </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/party-styling-for-a-velvet-button-down-shirt#post-1967989 Tue, 23 Oct 2018 18:44:24 +0000 delurked 1967989@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’ve got a velvet shirt I wear casually with a tank under it and camo leggings. </p> <p>I’m planning to wear my open velvet blazer (rose colored) with a graphic tee and coated jeans, so we are definitely thinking along the same lines. If I was trying to dress it up I’d switch out the tee for a dressier cami. </p> <p>My get togethers are all very casual as well, and when I’ve worn a dress, I’m usually overdressed compared to the others there. Sometimes that doesn’t bother me, but sometimes I like to blend in more. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/party-styling-for-a-velvet-button-down-shirt#post-1967985 Tue, 23 Oct 2018 18:33:00 +0000 Suz 1967985@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh -- these are lovely and I really like the idea of a velvet shirt!&nbsp;</p> <p>I love your styling ideas. For myself, and for the occasion you mention, I'd probably wear with denim and some dressy booties (or sparkly sock booties for indoors?). I would tuck, too, so might wear a belt, but if I wore it untucked I would do as <b>Sara </b>suggested and add a necklace of some kind. <b>LaPed</b> reminds me that I might also wear with plaid pants.&nbsp;</p> <p>I might also try it with a denim skirt and tights.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/party-styling-for-a-velvet-button-down-shirt#post-1967983 Tue, 23 Oct 2018 18:25:52 +0000 Chris987 1967983@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>the CAT</b>, a lace top is a great idea. I have a white lace top that could work. You&nbsp;may be right about the velvet&nbsp;dress idea being too elegant, I will&nbsp;have to see what it looks like to decide. </p> <p><b>suntiger</b>, good ideas</p> <p>always trying, <b>yes</b>&nbsp; you are right that the shirt could look like a jacket untucked, it all depends on how it fits. I was able to get the red one in a petite size but for the mint I had to go with regular sizing. </p> <p><b>La P</b> I like the plaid trouser idea..and I have some with a very tiny/subtle plaid that might work. Yeah, a sparkly necklace would be just right...not sure I have one but easy enough to find some costume jewelry like that. </p> <p><b>Sara L</b> - hmm...I don't normally do chunky necklaces but I do have a few of them I could try, good idea! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/party-styling-for-a-velvet-button-down-shirt#post-1967951 Tue, 23 Oct 2018 16:51:24 +0000 Sara L. 1967951@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd wear it with a chunky blingy necklace.&nbsp; The velvet shirts sound perfect for the sort of party you describe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/party-styling-for-a-velvet-button-down-shirt#post-1967949 Tue, 23 Oct 2018 16:46:10 +0000 LaPed 1967949@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been contemplating that same red velvet shirt to wear with black plaid flared trousers and burgundy boots -- for casual holiday parties much like you describe. I think your styling instincts are spot-on! Love your boot collection, too. Any thoughts for jewelry or other accessories? A little sparkly necklace perhaps?</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/party-styling-for-a-velvet-button-down-shirt#post-1967937 Tue, 23 Oct 2018 15:51:15 +0000 always trying 1967937@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love them both.&nbsp; Since you do not wear them tucked I would wear them open with a tank or t under unless they are shorter on you like the model then maybe just buttoned&nbsp; up.&nbsp; if linger like my shirts are unless i can find petites, i think they look more like a jacket when untucked. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/party-styling-for-a-velvet-button-down-shirt#post-1967935 Tue, 23 Oct 2018 15:48:03 +0000 Anonymous 1967935@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like your idea, or with pants with some other tone on tone pattern. Or it could be worn open over a silky top too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/party-styling-for-a-velvet-button-down-shirt#post-1967934 Tue, 23 Oct 2018 15:46:37 +0000 The Cat 1967934@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would wear it open over a lace camisole or similar comfortable but feminine sleeveless top. Wear with whatever pants or jeans you like, and add some jewellery.</p> <p>Stying it with your sleeveless velvet dress also sounds fine--but perhaps a bit too elegant for this occasion? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/party-styling-for-a-velvet-button-down-shirt#post-1967926 Tue, 23 Oct 2018 15:37:41 +0000 Chris987 1967926@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I usually have a few parties/events to attend between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve, and&nbsp;typically go with a classic and slightly dressy style,&nbsp; but this year I want to do something different, and I'm starting&nbsp;now instead of waiting&nbsp;until the last minute like I usually do&nbsp;:-) </p> <p>For most of these events a VERY casual style is totally appropriate.&nbsp;We're talking house parties where half the guys will be in their best plaid shirts and a few may have nicer sweaters, and the women will&nbsp;have a bit&nbsp;more variety but still in tunics/leggings, maybe a blazer/jeans look;&nbsp;no party dresses or fancy pumps. </p> <p>I just found and ordered these two velvet button down shirts. I love velvet and think it’s lovely texture can be the star of an outfit without adding much other detail. I do NOT want floppy sleeves, embroidery, loose ties…prefer something very simple and these are perfect. I see similar styles in other brands so there will be&nbsp;other&nbsp;options if these don’t work. The dark red is my first choice, but the “mint” could be a lovely surprise. </p> <p>I’m thinking of two styling ideas (showing some inspirational finds)<br />1. With coated slim jeans (or maybe jeans with a subtle print) and booties.&nbsp;For the dark red one I’d go with black jeans and black, bronze, or grey animal print booties; but for the mint one I’d go with lighter colors. In either case &nbsp;perhaps a scarf (like the one in the find photo) and/or simple gold jewelry. <br />2. Worn over my long black velvet sleeveless dress, belted, kind of a western vibe. Not sure how this would look but I bought the dress at a thrift shop and haven’t’ found ways to wear it yet so worth a try. It's ankle length but I could easily shorten it to a midi length. </p> <p><b><i>How would you style a simple velvet shirt like this?</i></b> (I don't tuck shirts in, and am not that interested in wearing a skirt other than the "over the dress" idea).</p> <p>Thanks in advance for all ideas!</p>