Velvet Underground

I love a sharp, strong velvet pantsuit. It’s classic structure but with depth and panache. What I won’t do is wear anything stiff and uncomfortable, so the few Norma Kamali velvet suits I have are fluid and easy while being tailored. This blue gray one has a burgundy sister that I have worn on the blog. The pieces can be worn separately and with a variety of shoes: boots, pumps, or a dressy platform sneaker. I recently did wear this with gold sneakers to a fun bat mitzvah. This heart patterned silk button down you’ve seen me wear many times over the years. It’s a favorite from J. Crew. Almost any print button down would work here; a floral, a bold colored solid. A silk camisole, t shirt, tank, lace top, or turtleneck are more great options for under a pantsuit. I enjoy formality (sometimes), and I often like dressing along these tailored lines when I’m DJing. Ranging from a menswear vibe to more feminine cut and feel, there are so many sharp pantsuit options out there. This classic silhouette becomes yours in how you put it together and own it.