The Most Slimming Velvet Pants!

These Velvet Pants Are SO Flattering

Inherently, velvet is NOT slimming. The heavy fabric and texture tends to add bulk.
However, these, gorgeous, black velvet pants by Veronica Beard (below) are an exception!

Velvet Pants, very flattering and slimming by Veronica Beard with silver buttons, paired with Who What Wear for Target black mules, white Alexis silk top, lace cami and a Henri Bendel jetsetter backpack on fashion blogger, Erin Busbee from Busbee Style

Slimming velvet pants by Veronica Beard with sailor buttons and an Alexis choker blouse in ivory with lace cami and Who What Wear mules on fashion blogger over 40 from Busbee Style, Erin Busbee in New York City

Slimming velvet pants by Veronica Beard with sailor buttons and an Alexis choker blouse in ivory with lace cami and Who What Wear mules on fashion blogger over 40 from Busbee Style, Erin Busbee in New York City

Slimming velvet pants by Veronica Beard with sailor buttons and an Alexis choker blouse in ivory with lace cami and Who What Wear mules on fashion blogger over 40 from Busbee Style, Erin Busbee in New York City

Slimming velvet pants by Veronica Beard with sailor buttons and an Alexis choker blouse in ivory with lace cami and Who What Wear mules on fashion blogger over 40 from Busbee Style, Erin Busbee in New York City

Slimming velvet pants by Veronica Beard with sailor buttons and an Alexis choker blouse in ivory with lace cami and Who What Wear mules on fashion blogger over 40 from Busbee Style, Erin Busbee in New York City

Velvet Pants, very flattering and slimming by Veronica Beard with silver buttons, paired with Who What Wear for Target black mules, white Alexis silk top, lace cami and a Henri Bendel jetsetter backpack on fashion blogger, Erin Busbee from Busbee Style

Slimming velvet pants by Veronica Beard with sailor buttons and an Alexis choker blouse in ivory with lace cami and Who What Wear mules on fashion blogger over 40 from Busbee Style, Erin Busbee in New York City

BLOUSE | BLOUSE in BLACK | PANTS | MORE SIZESMULES | BACKPACK | LIPSTICK

Velvet Pants

These pants are VERY slimming, and here’s why:

1) They are black. Black is slimming

2) The fabric is not heavy or very textured.
It’s a thin velvet with little to no contrast, unlike a ‘crushed’ velvet look

3) They are also higher rise, which makes your legs look longer

I’m wearing size 26. I would say these run a little small, so consider sizing up.

Black Mules

These black mules are from Target, and only $34!
They have a narrow fit, so you might want to size up… 1/2 size.

You might like this video I did about looking expensive on a budget.

NYC Shoot

By the way, this is one of my favorite spots in the city to shoot, the library and Bryant Park. It’s SO gorgeous with a lot of variety.
You can shoot against the all white library or add some greenery like the pictures above in Bryant Park.
When I lived in New York, I rarely made my way to Bryant Park. I wish I had spent more time there!

If you don’t already know, my family visited the city to watch my husband run the marathon. You can read more about that here.

Shop the Look

10 Changes You Will Notice After Turning 40 | Fashion Blogger, Erin Busbee of Busbee Style wearing plaid cupcakes and cashmere coat

Holiday Shopping

Be sure to stop by my Holiday Shop if you are looking for ideas.
Or check out my epic Holiday Gift Guide here.

I am also VERY honored Henri Bendel asked me to select my favorite gift ideas for their website.
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