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HOW TO WEAR: MUST-HAVE METALLICS

By Jazmin Duribe, 20 December 2022

Get in loser, we’re going on an intergalactic road trip to the clurrrrb 🪩 When it comes to yuletide party dressing (or anytime TBH), our motto is the shiner the better 💿 So, the LBD is out and your futuristic, silver co-ord is in! It can be tricky to know where to start with this trend tho, so stick around for our tips and tricks ✨

METAL MOSAIC

ASOS DESIGN all over metallic mosiac embellised mini shift dress in silver, £135

NYE is just round the corner and the dress code is: EXTRA. If you want a dress with serious look-at-me energy – look no further than this one ☝️ It's a made-for-dancing number that'll hit the light jussssst right when you're shimmying. There’s no way you’ll be missed on the dancefloor 🪩 Pair with some chunky silver platforms and hoop earrings like this gal and you're g2g.

GIDDY UP

ASOS DESIGN Camouflage premium leather western knee boots in silver, £125

The space cowboy vibes are strong with this one 🤠 Dip your toe into the viral TikTok trend with a pair of BNO boots. You can rock these with just about anything TBH, but we’d style 'em up with a cute mini dress for a daytime party sesh (bonus tip: these’ll look amaze with denim shorts come festival szn 🎡).

A REAL STEEL

We know metallics can be a lil daunting for some, but the trend is actually super wearable, trust! And never dull your shine, ppl – go HAM on the accessories and spice up a monochrome 'fit with a gunmetal-hued bag. Also, since silver is the metal of the moment, throw a chain bracelet in the mix, too ⛓

TWINKLE TWINKLE

Let’s be honest, this is probs one of the only times of the year you're gonna want to pile on the sequins, metals, jewels and more – and we recommend taking FULL advantage 🙌 Feeling *really* extra? Pair with matching trousers and turn it into a sparkling co-ord ✨

JUMPIN' JUMPIN'

ASOS DESIGN metallic cupped kick flare jumpsuit in blue, £60

70s shapes + metallic finishes = 😍 A jumpsuit is the ultimate throw-on party 'fit, and once you see how this glistens IRL you’ll never wanna take it off 🕺 BUT be warned, this will make you wanna sing Category, bad b, I’m the bar, Alien Superstar 👽 every time you pass a mirror...

Metallic Topshop midi dress | ASOS Style Feed

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PRECIOUS METALS

Topshop lame metallic keyhole elasticated maxi dress in silver, £70

POV: you’re booked and busy literally everyday and you’re desperate for something new. Enter, this jaw-dropping cut-out frock 🫶 It'll make you look like you've just been dripped in metal. Remember, with this trend it's the more foil-like the better – basically we wanna look like a Christmas turkey just about to go in the oven 🦃