How to Wear Velour

Velour is a soft, plush fabric that has a look and feel similar to velvet. A versatile material, designers use velour with different clothes to add a rich yet casual look to your outfits. High-quality velour clothing can be cheaper than velvet and still look expensive.

Instructions

1. Exercise in a velour warmup suit. The material stretches and works well with any routine. Wear a tee shirt so you can remove the velour jacket if your body overheats during an intense workout.

2. Match velour jeans or pants with almost any jacket, sweater or blouse in your closet. Wear a silk blouse to dress up the look or a spaghetti strap top to look casual and sexy.

3. Bring a velour hoodie along for added warmth indoors or outdoors. Take it on a day trip with the kids, a date or an outing with friends.

4. Buy a velour bathrobe to step into after a steaming shower. Velour bathrobes are perfect for that silent "come hither" message to your sweetheart.

5. Wear a velour, scoop-necked dress to a day event to look casual and beautiful. Add a pair of high heels and a strand of pearls for an elegant look or a delicate gold chain for feminine appeal.

6. Use a velour hat to keep your head warm on cold days. Its softness and elasticity will keep you comfortable and help keep the flu away.

Tips & Warnings

• Velour is a fabric often used in clothing for newborns and children.

• Unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer, launder velour in cold water.

• Read the manufacturer's instructions when laundering velour to protect the nap of the fabric and the shape of the garment.