Shimmery and sparkly pieces can be daunting to wear and often times are disregarded for fear of looking like a disco ball from the ’80s. But metallic has the power and charm to turn a dull and tired outfit into high fashion glam with total ease and confidence. Runways and designers have shown how shine and shimmer can be soft, feminine, and accessible to incorporate into an everyday look no matter what season it is. Sheen isn’t just for the bold and eccentric, but also for our minimalistic gals who love clean lines and timeless pieces.  From skirts to shoes, here are five stylish ways to rock the shiny trend now.

Accessories
Like all new trends, a great way to experiment and determine if a style is right for you is with accessories, starting off with a great bag. A metallic bag is a great accent to any outfit and doesn’t have to be intended only as an evening piece. A backpack or a cross body are great options to show your cool girl side.

Shop the Look: McQ Alexander McQueen Loveless Backpack, $750, available at Farfetch

Skirt
One fashion staple that we just can’t get enough of is a statement skirt that is both flattering and multifunctional. Not only are they appropriate for the office, but they also double as a go-to weekend piece when paired with laid-back sneakers. A shimmery metallic skirt hits all our fashion requirements giving you chic elegance whether it’s for an occasion or Sunday brunch.

Shop the Look: Boutique Foil Assymetric Foil Skirt, $270, available at TopShop

Shoes
Every woman needs a metallic heel and/or shoe in her closet. It gives flair to the casual jeans and t-shirt combo, and a wow factor to an elegant dress for an evening out. If a full metallic shoe is too much try a metallic cap toe detail instead or a blucher lace up for subtlety.

Shop the Look: Gucci Metallic Sylvia Mule, $670, available at Harrods

Jacket
The good thing with metallic is it’s in style year round and a great staple to have in your closet. Need something to break up all black? Throw on a short metallic biker jacket and be complemented everywhere you go. Canadian weather needs a jacket more often than not so why not have a few fashionable metallic pieces to easily throw on over any outfit?

Shop the Look: Understated Leather Easy Rider Jacket, $660, available at Revolve

Dress
A dress with shine automatically sounds like a fashion NO, but with the right fabric and silhouette, it can be the next best thing in fashion since statement sleeves and mom jeans. Not to mention the delicate and feminine quality of a light metallic silk dress is gorgeous and timeless, and you will make any excuse to wear it for every outing.

Shop the Look: Metallic Drape Front Midi Dress, $40, available at ASOS

Inspiration Image
Image courtesy of The Fashion Tag

Product Images

1. Street Style image courtesy of Who What Wear   

2. McQ Alexander McQueen Loveless Convertible Backpack, $750, available at Farfetch

3. Street Style image courtesy of The Zoe Report

4. Boutique Foil Assymetric Foil Skirt, $270, available at TopShop

5. Street Style image courtesy of Not Your Standard

6. Gucci Metallic Sylvia Mule, $670, available at Harrods

7. Chiara Ferragni image courtesy of The Blonde Salad

8. Understated Leather Easy Rider Jacket, $660, available at Revolve

9. Gary Pepper Girl image courtesy of Glam Radar

10. Metallic Drape Front Midi Dress, $40, available at ASOS

By Ivana Pavkovic, Toronto, @iforeveronvacation

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