Suddenly this seems like a necessity.
If you’re anything like us, you get at least a third of your style ideas from Instagram (the other two thirds are editorials and cool girls you see at parties).
You know how it goes: you’re just scrolling while you wait for your coffee, you see an outfit, and suddenly your mental shopping list is growing.
It happens all too often, and this time around, it’s an Elie Saab outfit on Lea Michele that has us going.
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This movie premiere had some seriously good red-carpet style…
The American actress and singer wore a stunning pair of emerald green velvet trousers to a Grammys event earlier in the week. Paired with a deep V-neck bodysuit and a gorgeous blazer, also by the Lebanese designer, it’s a seriously good look.
Here’s the whole thing:
How lush is that? The colour, the bow at the waist, the cut. It’s all working. Michele wore the look while out and about with fellow actress Vanessa Hudgens in New York.
Saab shared Michele’s outfit on Instagram, and we were sold.
Inspired, we’ve sought out a few more pairs of velvet trou’ for your consideration. Colour is negotiable – it’s really all about texture. We love this look for an evening out.
Dries Van Noten
Black pavlova trousers, Dhs1,175 on Ounass. We also love the mustard shade.
Ginger
Velvet cropped pants, Dhs135 at Namshi.
Mugler
Velvet wide-leg pants, Dhs2,060 on sale at Net-a-porter.
Ulla Johnson
Monique velvet tapered pants, Dhs2,050 at Net-a-porter.
Nili Lotan
Amoire velvet flared pants, Dhs2,513 at Net-a-porter.
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