Smooth Operator: 10 luxurious ways to wear silk
![Smooth Operator: 10 luxurious ways to wear silk Smooth Operator: 10 luxurious ways to wear silk](/cms_media/module_img/7713/3856648_4_articlesmall_Main_2bImage_2b-_2bVelvet_2bGlamour_2bat_2bCobbler_27s_2bLane_1_.jpg)
From silky smooth trousers to sumptuous velvet midi dresses, it’s hard to resist the urge to touch.
This time of year is all about indulgence, with our sartorial choices being driven by our senses.
With the mood set in opulent mode, we are instantly drawn to fabrics of the lavish kind.
Think of those special pieces that not only look but feel luxurious too.
From silky smooth trousers to sumptuous velvet midi dresses, it’s hard to resist the urge to touch.
![Velvet Glamour at Cobbler's Lane Velvet Glamour at Cobbler's Lane](https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/7713/3856618_8_articleinline_Main_Image_-_Velvet_Glamour_at_Cobbler_27s_Lane_281_29.jpg)
Indulge in velvet and ruffles for a glamorous look this season, as seen at Cobbler’s Lane.
![Twisted Velvet Tote, €225, August Night Twisted Velvet Tote, €225, August Night](https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/7713/3856621_4_articleinline_Image_2b2_2b-_2bTwisted_2bVelvet_2bTote_2c_2b_e2_82_ac225_2c_2bAugust_2bNight.jpg)
Bring an opulent twist to your accessories with a velvet tote, €225, August Night.
![Navy Velvet Pump, €235., Nicki Hoyne Navy Velvet Pump, €235., Nicki Hoyne](https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/7713/3856624_4_articleinline_Image_2b3_2b-_2bNavy_2bVelvet_2bPump_2c_2b_e2_82_ac235._2c_2bNicki_2bHoyne.jpg)
Step out in luxury in plush velvet bow pumps, €235, Nicki Hoyne.
![Roberta Earrings, €110, Curated By Design Centre at Kildare Village Roberta Earrings, €110, Curated By Design Centre at Kildare Village](https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/7713/3856627_4_articleinline_Image_2b4_2b-_2bRoberta_2bEarrings_2c_2b_e2_82_ac110_2c_2bCurated_2bBy_2bDesign_2bCentre_2bat_2bKildare_2bVillage_1_.jpg)
Introduce a touch of decadence to your look with ornate heart earrings, €110, Design Centre at Kildare Village.
![Jacquard Puff Sleeve LBD, €75, Lucy Mecklenburgh X Very Jacquard Puff Sleeve LBD, €75, Lucy Mecklenburgh X Very](https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/7713/3856630_4_articleinline_Image_2b5_2b-_2bJacquard_2bPuff_2bSleeve_2bLBD_2c_2b_e2_82_ac75_2c_2bLucy_2bMecklenburgh_2bX_2bVery.jpg)
Upgrade the classic LBD to Bridgerton elegance with jacquard detailing, €75, Lucy Mecklenburgh X Very.
![Silver Satin Blouse, €80, River Island Silver Satin Blouse, €80, River Island](https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/7713/3856633_4_articleinline_Image_2b6_2b-_2bSilver_2bSatin_2bBlouse_2c_2b_e2_82_ac80_2c_2bRiver_2bIsland_1_.jpg)
Shine bright in a seasonal silver satin blouse, €80, River Island.
![Crinkled Satin Trousers, €89, COS Crinkled Satin Trousers, €89, COS](https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/7713/3856636_4_articleinline_Image_2b7_2b-_2bCrinkled_2bSatin_2bTrousers_2c_2b_e2_82_ac89_2c_2bCOS.jpeg)
Elevate your going-out style with soft-to-touch satin trousers, €89, COS.
![Faux Fur Coat, €69.99, New Look Faux Fur Coat, €69.99, New Look](https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/7713/3856639_4_articleinline_Image_2b8_2b-_2bFaux_2bFur_2bCoat_2c_2b_e2_82_ac69.99_2c_2bNew_2bLook_1_.jpg)
Hot Fuzz: Turn up the heat this winter season in a lavish faux fur coat, €69.99, New Look.
![Green Satin Skirt, €19.99, H&M Green Satin Skirt, €19.99, H&M](https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/7713/3856642_4_articleinline_Image_2b9_2b-_2bGreen_2bSatin_2bSkirt_2c_2b_e2_82_ac19.99_2c_2bH_26M.jpeg)
Be the envy of the style set in a forest green slip midi skirt, €19.99, H&M.
![Velvet Slip Dress, €89.95, Zara Velvet Slip Dress, €89.95, Zara](https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/7713/3856645_4_articleinline_Image_2b10_2b-_2bVelvet_2bSlip_2bDress_2c_2b_e2_82_ac89.95_2c_2bZara.jpg)
A sumptuous velvet dress will have the fashion police on high alert, for all the right reasons, €89.95, Zara.