Yup. I'd want that top in every colour! Gosh, that looks comfy. Perhaps you could wear the black a bit more open with a cotton tank top underneath. Or as a "jacket" of sorts under a linen-type shirt. Can't imagine it would evoke the holidays paired with jeans? And if it does, well, you've got a holiday top now. :D

If the return policy is generous, I'd pick it up and return it if I found it wasn't working for me.

I like it too. Very much. The style lends itself to something more casual. And I could see the black paired with something colorful underneath like an aqua, raspberry or red tank and cool jewelry.

I never even thought of wearing a tank under it-- perfect plan!

BTW it's from jjill.. in a variety of sizes (including petite and tall)

Love the style and I think one in every color is called for. Very versatile and could be dressed up or down as the occasion dictates.

You need this because you can wear it with jeans --- everywhere, even alone at home for lounging.

I really like that top a lot. I also love the color. It’s casually glam.

That is pretty. I think you could absolutely make it work with black though my first thought without seeing the pic was that it would be too dressy and I was wrong.

I love that top too. I would not hesitate to get it in black- like Ida said, every color would be great.

I'm delighted to see this! About 15 years ago I made myself a casual top out of navy blue silk velvet. I loved it and got loads of compliments from women who thought I was nuts yet wanted one for themselves. I was way ahead of the fashion mavens, I guess.

it was soft and warm and had to be dry cleaned, but, oh well. The elbows were the first to go, so there is that. Enjoy your shirt!

When something works in many ways, I always try to pick up another color. I agree that the style is casual enough yet in black it can be dressier.

You could certainly wear the black one to work or save it as a go to for times in the colder months when you need to bump it up a notch.

I love that top! I think black velvet can go either way depending how you style it.

I just watched that old show the Ghost Whisperer and forgot how great Melinda’s clothes were. She wore all kinds of velvet all the time. I went looking for a few velvet blazers online but couldn’t find anything like she wore on the show.

Thanks all! I appreciate your encouragement-- ordering the black!

I am a major velvet lover. I am always reminded of the Seinfeld velvet sofa episode where Jerry mentions George would wrap himself in velvet if it were socially acceptable.

I'd order that shirt in black and wear it frequently. I love it in brown-that changes the vibe a bit, but the black would be equally fine with jeans as with dressier slacks. I also wear velvet 3 seasons-not in the summer, but i have a pretty purple velvet Tee that I wear till the temps get in the 80s.

That black would look smashing with a lighter colored jean, a tank top, and a splashy scarf. I'd wear it with my rolled cuff jeggings, a teddy with a bit of lace at the top, and a red/black buffalo plaid scarf.

That is sooooo cute!

I ordered the black! I love the brown, but it was out in my size. I am not sure I would wear as much brown as black.

One of our Deans has a mauve colored velvet blazer, and it is really quite awesome despite it being mauve.

Great, Hope it works out for you.

For those of you who are loving on the velvet, JJill has all their velvet styles on sale. I am not sure if it is all silk velvet but at least a few are for sure. If you are scared by the peplum, there's one that gathers closer to the waist.

Another velvet lover here. I once had a brown short sleeved tee that I wore to work in the 90's. LOVED that shirt. One day I decided to iron it, yep, iron stuck to it or something all I know is that I ruined it. I grieved for a long time!

I still buy velvet tops but mostly for dressy occasions or holidays. I own about four in black, navy, and claret. Brown velvet tops are difficult to find esp. in my size. I like the JJill shirt you posted but button-downs make me look too busty.

The black peplum top came in. I ordered Petite Large and it is perfect. Thanks for the heads up!

Glad it worked out for you!

I used to have a blue velvet bolero jacket lined in silver lamé, but that was when I was in my 20s. I also had a green velvet sports coat at about the same time. For me, velvet is too hot to wear, although I used to wear velveteen.

I have several bolts of velvet in my sewing room, and I've used them mostly to make drapes. I have a stack of silk velvet fabric samples that I was going to use to make pillows, but I have had trouble getting fold lines out of them, even when using my needle board. I do like velvet pillows and have made a few of those.

I used to make patchwork velvet vests back in the 1970s when I lived in San Francisco. They were popular with musicians, such as John Mayall, who visited the commune where I was living at the time. I made costumes for the stage back then.

I used to dress my kids in velour velvet when they were little because they felt so cuddly.