Women's velvet skirts, ribbed or smooth

Corduroy or smooth velvet?

Corduroy, with its wide or narrow ribs, is thick, warm, and durable: it gives a relaxed and slightly vintage look. Smooth velvet, finer and shinier, is more elegant and suitable for end-of-year parties.

What length of velvet skirt?

A short velvet skirt is worn with opaque tights and knee-high boots. The midi velvet skirt is the most versatile, suitable for both the office and the weekend. The long velvet skirt, rarer, keeps you very warm and pairs well with ankle boots.

How to wear a velvet skirt?

With a tucked-in fine sweater, choosing from the sweaters and sweatshirts, and women's boots, the velvet skirt creates a complete winter outfit. A denim shirt or a turtleneck also works. Brown, camel, burgundy, and dark green are the easiest tones to style.

For a party outfit, a smooth velvet skirt is paired with a satin blouse, fine tights, and heels or heeled ankle boots.

How to care for a velvet skirt?

Wash it inside out in cold water, and dry it flat or on a hanger, avoiding strong spinning that crushes the ribs. Use steam to remove wrinkles rather than an iron, which shines the velvet.

Is a velvet skirt suitable for round shapes?

Yes, in fine velvet, in an A-line or slightly flared straight cut, with a high waist. Velvet with fine ribs adds less volume than thick corduroy.

Is velvet a warm material?

Yes: velvet traps air between its fibres and cuts the wind better than fine canvas. Thick cotton velvet is also easy to wash.

Which brand of velvet skirt?

For now, the models in stock are limited on this page.

• Part of the jean's collection, Only, within the Bestseller group, has expanded its ranges to include velvet skirts.

What other skirts to choose?

Other winter skirts can be found among the pleated skirts and long skirts; all skirts are available on the skirts and shorts page.

When to find discounted velvet skirts?

Velvet is a material for autumn and winter: Black Friday and winter sales occur right in the season for a discounted velvet skirt.

In November, check the skirts and shorts page for Black Friday; during sales, visit the women's clothing sales; outside of peak times, see the Promotions page. Fast shipping and best price guarantee.

Frequently asked questions

How to iron a velvet skirt?

Iron it inside out on a low setting, placing a thick cloth under the velvet to avoid crushing the ribs. A steam iron is even safer.

Can a velvet skirt be worn in spring?

A fine velvet can transition in mid-season, worn with a t-shirt and trainers. Thick velvet remains an autumn and winter piece.

What tights to wear with a velvet skirt?

Opaque black, brown, or tights that match the colour of the skirt for a tonal effect. Corduroy tights echo the ribs of the velvet.

How to restore texture to crushed velvet?

Steam the garment inside out, then gently brush the ribs in the direction of the pile with a soft brush. Velvet regains its texture in a few minutes.

Velvet or corduroy: what's the difference?

Velvet has a short and even pile; corduroy, or cord, features parallel ribs that can vary in width. Corduroy is thicker and more casual.