[Miket61]

Wear it with jeans to a night club or bar. I have a black velvet jacket that I wear to the bar and other places. Its actually quite versatile and not nearly as garish as it sounds. The key is to exercise restrain with the rest of the outfit. Plain white shirt, dark jeans, simple shoes...

In Atlanta, bars and restaurants that restrict admission to those over 18 may allow smoking. Do you ever wear your velvet jacket to a place where people smoke? I'd be concerned about it acting like a sponge and requiring a hosing down with Febreze and a trip to the cleaners.