I decided that it was time to break out of my jeans-only mold when it came to pants. I was in a rut. And I needed to get out of it, fast. A few clicks on Shopbop (it wasn’t hard to choose a brand–my favorite jeans brand is J Brand) and I found a pair of jeans-style blue velvet gorgies called the Martini Skinny Flare.
Oh, velvet pants, oh how I love thee, let me count the ways: you’re a skinny flare, so you make my legs look long and lean (even though they aren’t); you are a gorgeous unexpectedly blue color which is so wearable but so not denim; you are soft…so soft.
P.S. – if you’re wondering about the post name, it’s inspired by a bar I used to meet my friends at on weekends home from college here in my city: the Velvet Melvin.
I still carry my Alexa bag around with me everywhere – it’s been great as a carry-on for travel, and of course as my everyday bag. I can fit so much into it if I want to, but I prefer to keep only the basics so I don’t overload both her and my right bicep.
Ah, gorgeous blue-ness! You’ll be seeing a lot more of these pretties in the future. I’m already dreaming up new ways to style these electric blue pants.
your hair looks absolutely amazing in these photos! love this simple,yet chic outfit!
xxx,
Fashion Fractions
Thank you Neris! I had my hair done that day and my stylist decided to go with curls 🙂
I am loving the new velvet pants!
Thanks Melissa. The best part is how amazingly comfy they are!
LOVE the pants! i almost bought a burgundy pair but now i want blue!!! xoxo
The blue is so unexpected, but classic. If that makes sense. It’s like denim is blue, but this is brighter and much more saturated. It’s statement making!
Gosh, they are really really fab…I can see why you love them! Fav. Pic–#5!
Love the blue velvet pants! I wish I had a velvet piece in my wardrobe… looks like I’ll have to add it to my holiday wish list 🙂 I also love your shoes!
I would definitely recommend velvet for winter. Warm, soft to the touch, and on-trend. Thanks so much Rachel!
Such a gorgeous outfit!!
Very classy denim look! The jeans are fantastic but what I love the most in this outfit is the BAG!!! It is gorgeous! xo, Christina
This is actually funny because I read the word jeans in your post a couple of times and totally kept the word in my my mind while writing my comment. Yes, I know you are not wearing jeans. 😉
Haha, thanks Christina! Don’t worry, I got what you meant 😉 And yes, the bag is so amazing! I wear it all the time!
I’m absolutely obsessed with non-denim pants! My faves are my velvent skinnies by rag and bone (not too different from yours!) and my new see-through pants by See by Chloe!! I’m telling you, velvet is definitely the new denim.
Great outfit! I love it <3
ooh those are super pretty!
Wow, these look gorgeous on you! Love the color!
Thank you so much Katie! And thanks for commenting! I hope you are well! xoxo
This look it too cute!! I really love the velvet blue flares!
Love everything about this look!! The shoes look good with the velvet pants as well!! Velvet looks so comfortable to wear I might have to think about getting me a pair.
Thanks so much Asia. I would definitely recommend a pair of these – they have stretch and they are super comfy. i would walk around all day and night in them (and sleep in them) if i could. But I think my house is a bit too dusty for them to withstand that kind of activity!
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The velvet pants are killer! Love the gold accents btw!
Thank you Asia! I felt very 70’s when I put on the velvet pants and the platforms…so I decided to go all the way with gold accessories. Glad you like! xoxo K
Such a beautiful outfit! Simple but nevertheless very chic! Have a great day, xxx Anita
These are beautiful…loving that blue color! I have an outfit post later this week wearing my J Brand flares, too…they are the BEST!! 🙂
Great minds think alike! J Brand is the BEST!
love your pants! the color is awesome!
great outfit!
love sweater and the pants! and i totally get what you mean about a jeans rut…i’ve been there!
I love those bellbottom jeans- rocking!!
Those are gorgeous pants…and love the sweater with them. Looks great 🙂
Annie
The Other Side of Gray
Gorgeous look. I’m not a huge fan of the flare bottom, but it looks great on you.
Those pants are fantastic! I got into velvet pants for fall/winter a couple of years ago, and I love them. I really need to get a pair of bell bottoms, and these look like a great option.
Love the combination of that shade of blue with the gold accents. Adds a little sailor something something to it. Super cute!
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Velvet pants? Who knew!!! I wouldn’t say you were in a rut though. We love your outfit posts. As a matter of fact you inspired one for me last week. (-:
Such a simple, classic outfit! That sweater is the perfect mix of comfy-fitted.
I love the sweater! I’m fairly new to reading your blog (at least on a somewhat consistant basis), but I always love seeing what’s new 🙂
Thank you Jenny! The sweater is definitely a comfy fave. 🙂
Do these pants come in petite, or did you have them hemmed?
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We highly recommend you try on our cozy & luxurious Velvet styles. See @PrttyShnySprkly in our Martini in Blue Sapphire http://t.co/OBxvNRYY
We highly recommend you try on our cozy & luxurious Velvet styles. See @PrttyShnySprkly in our Martini in Blue Sapphire http://t.co/OBxvNRYY
We highly recommend you try on our cozy & luxurious Velvet styles. See @PrttyShnySprkly in our Martini in Blue Sapphire http://t.co/OBxvNRYY