How to Rock a Red Velvet Blazer: Winter Outfit Idea

Red Velvet Blazers are festive and luxurious, perfect for winter and holiday time.

Velvet is trending. I’ve seen a few women look really great in a red velvet jacket with jeans or leggings, so I decided to try this style recipe myself. This stunning velvet jacket pushes all the right buttons for me.

This jacket is from Theory. They call it their power jacket, and that is exactly how you feel when you slip this baby on.

It’s been a long time since I wore a jacket with strong shoulders like this (hello, the 1980s), and I must say I like the crisp look and feel, not to mention how a structured shoulder makes the rest of your body look so sleek.

Did you notice what else I bought? I treated myself to these gorgeous Kate Spade rose-embroidered boots. I love how they pop against the all-black, and those pink and red flowers go so well with the luxe velvet jacket.

Here’s a closer look at these embroidered boots. They’re a work of art! I’d be happy just to put them on a shelf and look at them all day, but I’m making myself wear them all the time, so I really get my money’s worth.

( Don’t you hate when we buy clothes and then don’t wear them?)

Both velvet and embroidery are part of the Russian Doll look….lots of velvet, embroidery, dark florals, and plenty of red, black, and luxurious details.

I’ve taken a couple of these Russian elements and mixed them with a classic black column of color. Have you heard me talk about that before? If not, a column of color is simply a dressing trick.

To create a column of color, you wear black head to toe (in this case, a top and leggings). Then, you put a jacket, long vest, coat, or something similar in a bright or light color over top of the dark column.

The contrast between the long, lean line of black and the outside color running alongside it creates a visual illusion that will make you look taller and slimmer.

So you see, you look relaxed but dressed up at the same time, and with my 40+ lifestyle, I find I require that combo a lot.

Here’s one last look at this winter outfit without the jacket! It’s also got a little bit of a rock and roll vibe because we’ve tucked the leggings into the tall boots. What do you think?

So there you have it, one interesting way to style a velvet jacket that looks casual but expensive.

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Deborah Boland

Deborah, a former Fashion & Lifestyle TV host and Image Consultant, understands the style challenges women face in their 40s, 50s, and 60s. As the founder of Fabulous After 40, she helps women tweak their chic and embrace fashion with confidence—so they always look and feel amazing.

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