MangoThe holidays might feel like a distant dream, but here's a reality check: there are only seven Mondays left until Christmas and soon your social calendar will be filled with office parties and friend gatherings. Maybe even a wild New Year's Eve bash if you haven't already resigned yourself to watching the ball drop from your house.
Do you really want to deal with the last-minute realization you have nothing to wear—on top of your ever-growing gift checklist? I didn't think so.
The good news? You can't go wrong with a velvet outfit, whether you're dressing to the nines for a festive Thanksgiving dinner or just planning a December date night.
And while a good mini dress is always the moment (and we found a few styles that will score you best-dressed party guest), there are so many ways to wear the seasonal trend.
Try a pair of sleek velvet pants or toss on a blazer for a tailored look. This could even be your chance to embrace the micro mini shorts trend, perhaps with sparkly tights underneath.
The options are endless. Keep scrolling to shop our favorite velvet styles from Amazon, Nordstrom, and Revolve—starting at just $34.
Grace Karin Velvet Midi Dress
If you have a winter wedding on the cal—or even the prospect of a cocktail attire dress code somewhere in the near future—add this cowl neck midi dress to your online cart. Shoppers can attest: "the velvet is buttery soft and has a beautiful shine to it."
Free People Bed Of Roses Cami
This crushed velvet tank is the perfect holiday pairing for your fave mini skirt. Toss on a pair of knee-high boots and an oversized blazer with it for a polished (but effortlessly cool!) party look.
Happy Sailed Velvet Blazer
This velvet blazer was practically made for your holiday office party. And at $34? There's quite literally no reason not to buy it. Plus, shoppers swear it "gives off major luxury vibes without the luxury price tag."
More to Come Rosie Velvet Dress
This mini dress is pure holiday magic. The luxe fabric and oversized bow hem strikes the right balance between flirty and festive, so much so it's bound to be your mainstay for every soirée this season.
Mango Velvet Suit Pants
You will get so much wear out of these sleek velvet suit pants. The mid-rise and wide-leg silhouette is universally flattering and the fabric is so soft you'll forget they're not sweats—seriously.
Steve Madden Cindi Velvet Miniskort
Swap your staple mini skirt for this velvet skort that will take any classic outfit from simple to festive just *snaps fingers* like that. The style is made from the comfiest polyester-spandex fabric, you won't even have to worry about changing into PJs after Thanksgiving dinner.
Mango Velvet Fitted Mini Dress
Mango's Velvet Fitted Mini Dress ticks every box, you'll be begging for an excuse to take it off the hanger. Boat neck? Check. Drop-waist? Timeless. Full skirt? So flattering.
ASTR the Label Wynn High-Rise A-Line Mini Shorts
Remember when I mentioned the micro mini shorts trend? Well, this ASTR the Label pair is your effortless entry. The A-line silhouette is impossibly chic while the high-rise, mid-thigh fit keeps it flattering and comfortable.
Good American Velvet Mini Dress
Two trends, one look? Good American nailed it with this mini dress in bold leopard. It goes beyond holiday attire.
JoJo Fletcher’s Shopbop edit is full of holiday styling must-haves