Your office wardrobe doesn’t have to be a compilation of boring white blouses and black trousers! This season metallic is a huge trend for evening wear but this trend can also be work appropriate. If you are looking to add some style and edge to your everyday wardrobe, check out these eight tips for wearing metallic at work.
1. Bags
A beautiful metallic bag is everything this season. We have moved past the idea of metallic being strictly for evening bags and have brought it into the everyday working woman’s life. They will act as a neutral while giving you the burst of life and fun you crave at the office.
2. Shoes
If you are a fan of a simpler wardrobe, you can always add a little bit of fun with a great pair of shoes. The possibilities for metallic shoes are endless with ballet flats, loafers, chunky heels and sandals – every style of shoe can be worn in metallic and will compliment a variety of outfits.
3. Accessories
Accessories are the perfect way to add a hint of metallic without making a huge statement. There isn’t one accessory that won’t work in a metallic – jewelry, belts, watches, headbands – you name it! All these accessories will add dimension to any outfit.
Tip: Wearing accessories over a busy outfit, will make you look heavy and weighed down. Instead, try pairing your accessories with simpler clothing pieces to make them really stand out!
4. Paired with neutrals
Incorporate some subtly in your metallic looks by pairing statement pieces with neutrals. This will balance out the look and allow you to look more professional while still showing some personality. You can pair a metallic blouse under a neutral blazer with a simple trouser, or go for a metallic skirt with a white blouse and cardigan over top.
5. Embellishing
Embellishing is super on-trend this season and you can now find it on tops, bottoms, shoes, and accessories. It is a very subtle way to bump up traditional pieces and make them stand out.
6. Peekaboo
If you have metallic leggings in your closet, do not get rid of them! Although they may seem absolutely inappropriate for a work setting, they are not if worn the right way! Hiding a very loud piece like the leggings under a long tunic is a great way to have the fun poking out while still feeling confident and professional.
7. Metallic blazer
If you love to make a statement, this tip is for you! Wearing a metallic blazer is bold and has the ability to transform your outfit and give it a stylish and edgy twist.
Tip: Although this is a very bold look, you can tone it down by mixing textures. There are many metallic and tweed blazers that make a big statement without going over the top.
8. Makeup
If you just can’t bring yourself to add metallics to your day-to-day wardrobe, but can’t stand the thought of missing out on a trend, metallic makeup is your answer! This trend has been around for a while now, but doesn’t seem to be going anywhere in the fashion and beauty world. It is so simple to incorporate in your everyday makeup routine and gives a subtly fun look.
Tip: Overdoing metallics on the face will give the impression of wearing too much makeup and will weigh your look down. To avoid this, rock a metallic eye with a neutral lip and vice versa.
