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.
The brand is a firm favourite for Rebel, who has been seen wearing their clove velvet suits in a variety of colours throughout the autumn. As winter approaches, we love that she’s stepping into a festive colour palette. Choosing to wear the red two-piece with a black shirt, as opposed to white, the darker under top helped to give the overall look a more elegant finish.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
