How to Style 2 of This Seasons Faves: Velvet Shoes and Check Dresses


Trend alert! These two styles are easy to pull-off and so right now.

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Trend alert! These two styles are easy to pull-off and so right now.

1/ Check Mate

A holdover from last season, the must-have print of the season is the check – from gingham to plaid this is a sure-fire way to update your wardrobe.

Stylist tip
Americana meets 1970s boho.  Mix textures and pattern with fun accessories.

Get The Look

Lack of Colour AUS Spencer noir, $69; lackofcolor.com.au

Ganni Charron Dress; ganni.com

Furla Metropolis; us.furla.com

Sigerson Morrison Eartha Bootie, $395; sigersonmorrison.com


2/ Velvet Crushin’

These plush kicks feel regal and instantly make a statement.

Stylist Tip
These beauties are available in pumps, mules, and slides so that you can wear them to the office, or for special events.  Pretty details like bows and knots really make a statement.

Get the Look

NO 21 Velvet Knotted Flat Sandal, Rosa; $575; numeroventuno.com

Loeffler Randall Coco Knotted Velvet Slide Sandal, $395; loefflerrandall.com

Prada Velvet 85mm Block-Heel Pump; $630; prada.com


This original style article first appeared in the Fall 2017 issue of City Style and Living Magazine.

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