Look Sensational At Winter Weddings In Velvet

Raj Desai | 11/28/22

Raj Desai | 11/28/22

Writer and walking encyclopedia for South Asian weddings. Designer of South Asian party goods.

One velvet mini dress, lehenga, and pantsuit over a purple velvet background

Christmas is without a doubt my favorite time of the year. Snow. Hot cocoa. The Santa Clause! Nothing can ruin those things for me. Not even the balmy 70 degrees NC weather we’re currently experiencing, or Tim Allen’s conservative politics that he won’t shut up about. 😒

The other thing I love about this time of year? The holiday fashion. Sparkles on everything. 0 crop tops (I prefer to keep my mom rolls nicely tucked in, thank yew). Thick fabrics to stay warm and cozy. Or sweat profusely if you’re in NC like me (that’s called Christmas commitment, baby).  

 

Which brings me to my favorite fabric of the holiday season: Velvet. It’s sexy, sumptuous, regal, and has the bonus of keeping you warm on cold December nights—if your December nights are, in fact, cold. And in my opinion, no South Asian wardrobe is complete without at least one velvet outfit. In my case, it’s a navy blue Poonam’s Kaurture lehenga.

Velvet Guest Wear

Whether you’ve got a winter wedding to go to or a very desi holiday party to attend, there’s a velvet outfit to match the event’s vibe and your aesthetic. From Indowestern to traditional lehengas, let’s take a look at some of the prettiest winter-appropriate velvet South Asian wear.

From the chain bustier detailing to the luxurious, saturated colors, this lehenga is the perfect choice for a sangeet or reception.

Cedar and Pine multicolored velvet lehenga

Price: $520

Prefer a sari to a lehenga? Try this velvet one on for size. 

Colorful velvet sari from Komal Shah

Price: $455

Here’s a beautifully embroidered velvet mini dress that’ll look gorgeous with tights in the winter, and gorgeous without the rest of the year.

Embroidered multicolored mini dress in velvet

Price: $238

Keep things vibrant and relaxed in this yellow pantsuit with a sexy back that you have to see to believe.

Velvet Guest Wear

Price: $214

Stay comfortable and cozy in this maroon dhoti pant set with gorgeous flared sleeves.

Maroon velvet dhoti pant set

Price: $83

I’m obsessed with this luxe, olive green cocktail dress that’s versatile enough for both South Asian and western events.

Olive green velvet cocktail dress

Price: $428

Here’s a stunning fashion forward outfit that comes with a velvet blazer, wide leg pants, and sexy bustier top.

Velvet pantsuit with bustier top

Price: $437

Keep things neutral in a chic white velvet set featuring a delicate tulle corset top.

Velvet Guest Wear

Price: $360

My favorite velvet outfit is this timeless strapless gown that’s affordable, elegant, and bound to become your formal wardrobe staple.

Black strapless gown with leg slit

Price: $151

Loving these velvet options for the events on your winter party calendar? Share your favorite outfit in the comments below!

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Raj Desai

Content strategist and UX writer who’s been researching and writing about weddings for 5 years. Addicted to Netflix, dirty martinis, and naps.

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