Velvet is having a fashion moment. From the catwalk to the high street, it's the perfect sumptuous feel good fabric for winter. Velvet shoes are a firm fixture this season - they're the perfect way of injecting a little luxe into your wardrobe, and they're an elegant nod to the velvet trend.

Luxury is velvet shoes

Velvet is the ideal fabric to give your casual staples a little slice of luxury. Trainers are given a style overhaul with velvet panelling and all over velvet designs, wear yours with rolled up boyfriend jeans and a bodysuit for a modern sports luxe feel. Ankle boots are upgraded to evening wear in sumptuously hued velvet fabrics. Platform styles make a nod to the 70s fashion comeback; wear yours with a free flowing, bohemian maxi dress for some ethereal vibes. Chelsea boots and ankle boots also get a style upgrade in velvet, pair them with skinny jeans and blouses to take the look to dinner. Velvet shoes are the perfect accompaniment for this season's socks with sandals trend. Pick a pair of statement socks, layer them with your velvet sandals and a pleated midi skirt, and you'll be the chicest geek in the room.

Evenings out in velvet shoes

Velvet shoes are the perfect companion for evening wear - they'll stand up to any party dress and become a standout feature if you're all about your accessories. Match a sequin dress with some strappy velvet sandals for all-over luxury, or team an embroidered shift dress with velvet stilettos for a nod to the vintage era. Barely there sandals scream sultry appeal when worn with a simple slip dress, carry a clutch bag to finish the understated look. Knee high velvet boots are the ultimate in velvet dreams, wear yours with a pleated skirt and an embroidered blouse for optimum opulent styling.