Velvet Jumpsuits, The New Holiday Find

It's so hard trying to figure out how to turn a work outfit into a party outfit, especially when it's 19 degrees outside. Of course, the black skinny jean, oversized sweater, and boot outfit works great for this, but every once in a while, you want to take a risk.

That's why I opted for a black, velvet jumpsuit on top of a tan, turtleneck sweater from Banana Republic for tonight. I have plans to go to a holiday party right after work, which means going from business to casual in one day. Plus, this jumpsuit was my early Christmas gift to myself, so all the more reason to take it off the hanger onto my body for a spin.

Now, I know some people are hesitant to wear jumpsuits; one of my good friends always tells me that she doesn't look good in them, because she's too short. LOL! We're the same height, and I love how I look in this. If you've read my past posts, then you know I've got issues with my hips. They're a gift and a curse. Velvet is one of those fabrics that clings to you. There's no way my Hispanic heritage—aka my baby-making hips—are going to go unnoticed in this outfit. You could even argue the fabric draws attention to my midsection. Perhaps editorial magazines would find that, shocking—GASP! However, I always feel like a bad ass in velvet, like I just stepped out of a glamorous Hollywood film set.

For extra measure I matched the luxurious velvet with a wide rimmed black hat from ModCloth that I bought a while back. Fun fact: This hat was also used in a Zorro costume I wore for Halloween last year.

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