Tips for Keeping Your Velvet Looking Velvety

I have a Christmas party to go to next week and I wanted to wear my velvet jacket. It looks dressy and is appropriate holiday wear at the same time. Moreover, and most important, it is quite comfortable.

I took it out of my jacket portion of my closet and realized it needed some help, as it really was fuzzy. A lint roller was not sufficient enough to defurr/defuzz this lovely jacket.

Research needed to be done!

Tips to keeping velvet looking velvety- lollipops anyone?

Well, not lollipops, but suckers (my friend's little boy is astounded that lollipops are also known as suckers!). Suck the fuzz away with the mighty power of my vacuum cleaner. Some vacuum cleaners come attached with a special upholstery attachment; mine does. However, if yours does not simply place a piece of panty hose over the nozzle; it will work just as well. Lightly vacuum your velvet... fuzz and fur will vanish.

Tips to keeping velvet looking velvety- magic erasers need not apply

I love those magic erasers... it is magic all that they can erase away, but they are not needed here if your velvet garment has water spots. Do not erase, blot, or panic. Shake off the moisture, and then let the garment hand to air dry making sure not to let another garment touch it.

Tips to keeping velvet looking velvety- take a shower

The next time you take a shower, bring your velvet garment (s) into the shower with you. Steam will revive the garments. Creases will cease to exist. Please do not ever allow an iron to touch your velvet clothing, irons can cause permanent damage.

Tips to keeping velvet looking velvety- steam ahead

Focus a steamer at the reverse side of the fabric. This will not only fluff up any matter areas, but also will restore the velvet's sheen. After you focus the steam for two to three minutes, gently brush the area, making sure the brush is going in the same direction as the rest of the velvet.

Now that I have provided you with tips to care for velvet- are you going to wear yours?

What about a velvet purse or tote? It is classy, holidayish, but not on your person if you are not velvet garment wearing person.

Still not up your alley? There are velvet scarves, watch bands (great stocking stuffers), bracelets, and shoes. I love my velvet shoes.

Is your hair giving you trouble? A velvet headband is an elegant statement. I must admit though, that I am not a big fan of velvet gloves.