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Winter Glam Women's Outfits: Velvet, Satin, and Sparkle
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items This is the glamorous sister to my hot weather holiday list. When it is cold out, I want velvet, satin, a little sparkle, and a coat that feels like part of the outfit. These are the pieces I would reach for all season, in black, gold, deep red, and ...
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Dresses
Jumpsuits and Separates
Coats and Wraps
Shoes
Jewelry and Finishing Touches
Dresses
The dresses. Velvet that catches the light, real silk in a deep wine red, and one black dress with sheer sleeves that works for almost any evening invitation.
Emerald velvet is my favorite holiday color, rich without trying too hard. The twist front is flattering, the long sleeves keep you warm, and the little back cutout keeps it interesting. This is the one I would wear to dinner and then straight to the...
Lisse Twist Front Long Sleeve Velvet Cocktail Dress
Real silk, and it is washable, which still amazes me. The wine red is deep and romantic, the bell sleeves feel elegant, and a long sleeve maxi means you are covered and comfortable all night. Worth every penny.
Women's Washable Stretch Silk Long Sleeve Maxi Dress
Black velvet with sheer mesh sleeves is such a beautiful mix of covered and glamorous. Reviewers call it elegant and comfortable in the same breath, which is exactly what I want from an evening dress.
Miss Circle Azalea Velvet Mesh Long Sleeve Dress (Women)
Every winter wardrobe deserves one full sparkle moment. A sequin maxi does all the work for you. Keep everything else simple and let the dress shine.
Pretty Lavish Zia Sequin Maxi Dress (Women)
Jumpsuits and Separates
For the nights you do not feel like a dress. A velvet jumpsuit, velvet pants, and a sequin skirt you can style a dozen ways.
A velvet jumpsuit is my secret weapon. One piece, no tights to wrestle with, warm legs, and the wide leg moves beautifully. I love that this one comes in a real range of sizes.
Velvet Wide-Leg Jumpsuit
Velvet pants with a simple black top and heels is an outfit I could live in all December. The Colette cut is comfortable and polished at the same time, and the velvet makes it feel like an occasion.
Maeve Colette Full Length Velvet Pants
A sequin maxi skirt is more versatile than people think. Wear it with a silk cami for a party, or a soft black top for dinner. It brings the sparkle and you bring the calm.
By Anthropologie Tilda Sequin Slip Maxi Skirt
Coats and Wraps
The layer is part of the look. Faux fur and pretty trims that keep you warm without hiding the outfit underneath.
A faux fur coat over a holiday dress feels like old Hollywood, and it is genuinely warm. This is the layer I would plan the whole outfit around on a cold night.
By Anthropologie Faux-Fur Jacket
The cropped version is perfect over dresses because it ends right where the dress gets interesting. Soft, glamorous, and easy to throw on as you head out the door.
Maeve Rae Faux Fur Cropped Jacket
That faux fur trim makes an ordinary coat feel like an event. I would wear this over the black velvet dress and feel completely put together before I even walked in.
The Frolic Milan Coat
Shoes
Glam heels and a great boot. In winter you get both.
Pewter is the metallic that goes with everything on this list, gold, silver, black, red. The platform makes the height wearable, and the crystals do the sparkling for you.
Dune London Malea Ankle Strap Platform Sandal (Women)
A sleek knee high boot under a midi dress is my favorite winter silhouette. Pointed toe, clean line, works with the velvet dresses and the sequin skirt alike.
Steve Madden - Bixby Pointed Toe Knee High Boot
Jewelry and Finishing Touches
The last five percent that makes it glam. Sparkle at the ears and something small and shiny in your hand.
Gemstone drops pick up the jewel tones in this whole list. They move when you move, which catches the light in the prettiest way.
By Anthropologie Mixed Stone Drop Earrings
A long, simple drop earring is the one I reach for with velvet. It elongates everything and never fights with the dress.
NADRI Halle Long Linear Drop Earrings
A tiny sequin bag finishes the look and holds just the essentials. It is jewelry you can carry.
Maeve Fiona Mini Sequin Bag