velvet jacket

Soft formal coat

A velvet jacket is a jacket made from velvet—a soft, dense fabric with a distinctive sheen.

Velvet jackets suggest formality or elegance, worn to dinner parties, holiday gatherings, or as evening wear: He wore a burgundy velvet jacket to the reception.

They occupy a middle ground between casual blazers and full formal attire.

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formality/luxury

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texture/material

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aesthetic style

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Outerwear of sturdy cotton twill

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G