Nothing fits the festive dress code like red velvet, but far from just feeling nostalgically Christmassy, Rebel Wilson has proved that a few handy styling tips can update the classic fabric into a super modern and directional style.
Appearing on This Morning to talk about her new Christmas film Tinsel Town, Rebel looked appropriate in Temperley London’s clove velvet waisted trousers and the matching clove velvet jacket, in a scarlet red shade.
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Shop Festive Velvet Suits
NADINE MERABI
Beatrice Red Blazer
Expertly tailored, this classic, single-breasted blazer adds a modern finish to a timeless look. In the same red hue as Rebel’s, this high street iteration features a satin trim for a more tuxedo-like silhouette. Pair with black jeans or wear with the matching trousers.
NADINE MERABI
Beatrice Red Trousers
With a high-waist cut and flared leg, these velvet trousers have a decidedly feminine look that elevates the two-piece suit into the ideal festive party wear. Pair these trousers with the matching blazer, or wear with a Christmas jumper for a fun spin on seasonal dressing.
Whistles
Brown Cotton Velvet Tailored Blazer
The rich, burgundy-like hue of this Whistles blazer gets a festive update with the velvety fabric. The flattering, tailored shape makes it ideal for any celebration this season, whether you wear it with suit trousers or over a dress.
Whistles
Brown Velvet Straight Leg Trouser
A straight-leg silhouette and mid-rise waist make these suit trousers so easy to style. Wear them with the matching blazer and a pair of kitten heels, or dress them down with a graphic t-shirt and white trainers for a cool twist on the look.
Lily and Lionel London
Valerie Tailored Velvet Blazer
You can never go wrong with purply tones over the festive season, with the crushed velvet fabric of this blazer giving the seasonal tone a party-ready update.
Lily and Lionel London
Valerie Straight Leg Velvet Trouser
Velvet fabric gives these suit trousers a luxe look, with their slouchy straight-leg ideal for pairing with heels, or loafers for an elevated style.
Rebel is just the latest of our favourite celebrities to add a velvet suit to their winter capsule wardrobe, with the festive outfit formula rearing its head as a celebrity-approved go-to for the run-up to Christmas.
While Rebel’s choice of red velvet plays into one of the biggest fashion colour trends for autumn/winter 2025, there are plenty of other festive velvet tones at the moment, meaning there’s a lot to choose from as we plan party looks.
Recently spotted on Strictly Come Dancing, Claudia Winkleman stepped out in a luxe velvet suit in a rich, deep green hue, but this look has proved itself timeless as Sheridan Smith was snapped in a pink velvet suit back in 2023.
A polished, party-friendly look that makes for a great dress alternative, whatever hue you invest in this season, I guarantee you’ll be loving your velvet two-piece for years to.
