Where To Shop The Surprisingly Easy-To-Wear Trend The A-List Can’t Get Enough Of

If you're looking for a timeless winter outfit, this is it.

Whilst this time of year usually calls for sparkles and sequins, there’s one alternative that might just be the chicest of all. Velvet. The luxe fabric gives a more understated – but just as dressed up – look than its OTT counterparts and, what’s more, it’s surprisingly easy to wear.

For a little outfit inspiration, look to the A-list who have been stepping out in velvet all season. Take note from Hailey Bieber, who opted for a sumptuous velvet mini in the perfect shade of mulled wine burgundy from Tom Ford's autumn/winter 2002 collection for Yves Saint Laurent. Keira Knightley, meanwhile, chose a more fashion-forward take on the trend, choosing to pair black velvet city shorts with a cropped velvet jacket and knee-high boots, all from Chloé. If you'd rather keep the velvet to your accessories, look to Pippa Middleton, who stepped out in a neat LBD perfectly finished off with velvet heeled pumps – an easy way to inject a little festive cheer to a simple outfit.

How to wear a velvet suit

Embrace a little festive cheer and opt for a jolly red velvet blazer. If you can't find the matching trousers pair yours with wide leg black trousers and bejewelled accessories for the perfect NYE outfit.

For a luxe take on velvet, look to this chocolate brown two piece that drapes beautifully. Wear this COS co-ord together or mix and match throughout the season.

Velvet trousers make a great winter outfit, look for a slouchy fit and a wide leg cut for a flattering silhouette.

For a show stopping dress under £40, Zara's halterneck velvet dress comes in the perfect shade of mulberry red, wear with sheer tights and heels for the ultimate party outfit.

Take note from the A-list and wear your velvet as an accessory, Kurt Geiger's bow heels come in plush black velvet and are the ideal kitten heel height to dance all night in.

Also available in black, this tailored blazer by Marks & Spencer is a chic sharp way to wear velvet. Wear yours on it's own with black trousers or go for the full matching set.

If you're heading to a winter wedding or party this season, look to Kitri's forest green halterneck dress for a low effort, high impact outfit.

River Island's velvet trousers come in either a wearable shade of dark green or festive light gold. Wear yours with a silky cami top or a grey cashmere cardigan for a great Christmas day outfit.

For a wardrobe investment that you'll wear year after year, consider a simple black blazer. Ideal to wear with the matching Nobody's Child black velvet trousers, with jeans or over a slinky slip dress.

Toteme's wide leg velvet trousers are not only 40% off right now, but a wardrobe staple to bring out every winter. Wear yours with a black fine knit jumper and ballet flats for a smart casual look or pair with embellished heels and a silky shirt for an easy party outfit.

Julia Harvey has been Grazia’s shopping editor for over three years, overseeing and editing all things shopping for the title from trend pages, gift guides and the best things to buy now in both print and online.