To stand out on the step-and-repeat, you need to bring your A-game in terms of fashion. In our opinion, there’s no better way to draw attention than to opt for a velvet ‘fit. We mean, who doesn’t want to feel like royalty when their body is enveloped in velutinous fabric? We’ll wait.

We admire velvet's ability to be both bold and elegant. A simple piece may take a casual outfit from casual to edgy. As we prepare for the 2021 Soul Train Awards, we've scoured through our archives to find the best velvet dresses and suits seen at the night of soul.