Amal Clooney's Velvet Corset Top Is a Subtly Stylish Approach to Holiday Dressing

Dressing for the holidays doesn't have to be all about sequins, sparkles, and ugly Christmas sweaters. Just look at Amal Clooney, who rang in the season with style at a special screening of her husband George's new movie The Boys In The Boat in London on Sunday. 

For the occasion, Clooney looked festive without being over-the-top while sporting a matching black velvet two-piece set on the red carpet. On top, she wore a one-shouldered corset with a sculpturally sweeping neckline and cutouts on each hip that showed a tasteful sliver of skin, and on bottom, a pair of wide-leg trousers with a gold button closure at the waist and striped satin detailing down the sides. She accessorized with black suede pointed-toe pumps and minimal diamond-and-gold jewelry, and added even more of a festive touch with a bright red lip and crimson-painted nails. Meanwhile, her long caramel-highlighted hair was worn down in voluminous waves with a side part. 

George, for his part, stuck to his usual style M.O. and wore a dark charcoal gray suit with a white button-down and black dress shoes. 

The couple shared a cute moment together on the red carpet. As it started to rain, George held an umbrella over Amal to make sure she continued to look picture-perfect for the cameras until they made it inside the theater.

Chivalry — you may have heard of it — apparently isn't dead, after all.