Not just a look for Christmas, silver has been bringing sparkle to the runways all year. Here’s how to style it so you don’t look like a bauble
Far from being just a festive trend, metallics were spotted on the runway as early as last spring. From
Gucci
and
Versace
through to
Chanel
, silver was a theme that dominated, with
Isabel Marant
showing highly polished trousers that prompted fashion editors to declare the look a key trend. Fast forward to autumn/winter and the high street has caught up. Silver, the colour of the season, feels fresh after seasons of saturated brights.
The key is how you wear this magpie-attracting trend without looking like a disco ball. First up, silver trousers – already sold out at
M&S
and
Cos
. For ageless appeal, style with simple separates, like a crisp white T-shirt and a tailored coat. Alternatively, layer a white shirt over a black rollneck and add heels for an evening out, or a slouchy black sweater for daywear. Try
Mango
(£49.99) or
River island
(£45) for faux leather options, or
Mint Velvet
for real leather.
Hush
’s pleated skirt (5) is a brilliant alternative. Style it for work with grey knitwear and knee- high boots or for the evening with a vest top, blazer and ballet flats.
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