If ever you needed inspiration for how to reinvent your everyday wardrobe, look to Amal Clooney [1]. The fashion-forward lawyer and activist stepped out in Beverly Hills wearing bright, cosy basics. On paper, each item might seem like loungewear or, at the very least, simplistic — a cute, slouchy tee with buckle straps, velour trousers, and sock booties — but Amal put everything together like a damn street style star.
She played up the bold colour palette with a cherry red Givenchy Horizon bag [2] ($1,390), a covetable item by anyone's standards. But it was her velvet pants that took us by surprise. We imagine they felt like pajamas, but Amal truly took them to the next level, further convincing us that your sweats can be elevated. (Just ask Kim Kardashian [3].) Ahead, catch another glimpse of Amal's look, then shop for similar bottoms to add to your wardrobe.
Mango Flared Velvet Trousers
Mango Flared Velvet Trousers [5] ($40, originally $80)
Self-Portrait Trousers
Self-Portrait Trousers [6] ($152, originally $337)
Young Fabulous & Broke Ollie Pant
Young Fabulous & Broke Ollie Pant [7] ($130, originally $216)
ASOS Velvet Wide-Leg Pants With Frill Hem
ASOS Velvet Wide-Leg Pants With Frill Hem [8] ($15, originally $32)
ASOS High-Waist Tapered Pants
ASOS High-Waist Tapered Pants [9] ($40)
Endless Rose Pleated Velvet Pants
Endless Rose Pleated Velvet Pants [10] ($34, originally $85)
Rejina Pyo Beatrice Crushed-Velvet Trousers
Rejina Pyo Beatrice Crushed-Velvet Trousers [11] ($285, originally $570)
Onetheland Velvet Wide Pants
Onetheland Velvet Wide Pants [12] ($25, originally $39)
Forever 21 Love 8 Floral Velvet Pants
Forever 21+ Love 8 Floral Velvet Pants [13] ($26, originally $38)
W Concept Velvet Banding Pants
W Concept Velvet Banding Pants [14] ($62, originally $109)