Shine On: Add Some Metallic Shine This Holiday Season | Fashion

Ruben B. Hughes December 11, 2021 2 min read

IIf you prefer a rock’n’roll-inspired outfit, Monsoon’s Theodora print blouse is the perfect highlight under a black suit. Or add a touch of Chrissie Hynde with Alexachung’s gold pants (7, below), paired with a tuxedo jacket. For disco divas, mini dresses are making a comeback. Lilliana dress by All Saints (1, below) and mini dress by Rixo (£ 7 per day for hire, magarde-robehq.com) are scene thieves. While Artclub’s silver one-shoulder top (£ 275, net-a-porter.com) is pure Diana Ross at Studio 54.

Look for resale websites for party bargains. Current best buys include a gold Burberry dress (£ 55, marketplace.asos.com) and a metallic pleated skirt (£ 14, depop.com). Vestiairecollective.com lists a slew of pre-loved designer shoes, including silver Prada platform sandals, £ 106, and Isabel Marant sequined pumps, £ 50. There are endless options for party clothing rentals. For example, hurrcollective.com offers a metallic leopard dress from BA&SH for £ 55 and a silver sequined dress from Ilta for £ 40, both for a four-day rental. You can also look for pieces that you can wear all year round with a smart style. Baukjen’s silky gold leopard print wrap dress (£ 89) can be worn over a turtleneck with boots for a cold January day.

Glory Reflected: Lady Gaga. Photograph: Jason Howard / Bauer-Griffin / GC Images

During the recent House of Gucci press tour, Lady Gaga sported several metallic looks, including a silver iridescent animal print coat dress and silver heels. But you don’t have to go all-in on Gaga. Shiny accessories, like the Electra vegan-friendly ankle boots (3, below) from beyond the skin.com, will bring the party to your outfit. Add a grunge touch to your favorite LBD with Zara’s gold ankle boots (8). Or dress up a trusty black dress with a metallic bag like Wandler’s mini bag (2, above). Finish your look with a pair of vintage earrings, visit susancaplan.fr for a retro bling worthy of Alexis Colby.