Is a velvet blazer worth it?

Yes if you have events where you want to stand out, such as weddings, parties or holiday dinners. It is a statement piece rather than an everyday jacket, so it earns its place only if you dress up a few times a year.

What should I wear with a black velvet blazer?

Keep the rest simple: dark trousers or well-fitted jeans, a plain shirt and leather shoes. Let the velvet be the focal point and avoid other shiny fabrics.

How does the slim fit run?

Slim-fit velvet jackets usually sit close through the chest and waist, so size up if you are between sizes or broad-shouldered. Check the return policy before ordering, since velvet is hard to alter cleanly.

Can I machine wash it?

No. Velvet should be dry cleaned; machine washing crushes the pile and can shrink the lining. Brush it with a soft clothes brush and hang it on a wide shoulder hanger between wears.

When is the best time to buy?

Velvet blazers tend to be discounted after the holiday season in January and during mid-year sales. Compare prices across stores before buying, since the same jacket can vary widely.

Vercini Velvet Men's Blazer

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$499.99at Vercini, last seen Nov 2

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Our take on the Vercini Velvet Men's Blazer

The Vercini Velvet Men's Blazer is a slim-fit velvet jacket in black, offered in a range of bold colors including midnight blue, hunter green and burgundy. It has a soft velvet face, a signature Vercini lining and a trim silhouette aimed at formal events and dressy nights out. Velvet blazers like this are statement pieces: they photograph well and feel luxurious, but show lint and crush marks and need dry cleaning. No current price was provided, so check the live comparison before buying.