Annmarie O'Connor: Brighten up the darker evenings with these silver statement looks

Get ready to spruce up the seasonal repertoire with some well-needed lustre and polish

A welcome carry-over from spring/summer, silver continues to prove itself the most precious of metals. From painterly iterations at Dries Van Noten and Stine Goya to liquid disco loveliness at Ferragamo, a fresh mood presides. It’s as if the fashion gods had a group chat and agreed: pumpkins and fall foliage have had their day. Get ready to spruce up the seasonal repertoire with some well-needed lustre and polish. It’s what the long dark nights were made for. In the meantime, give your wardrobe wish list a silver lining with one of these 11 shiny treasures.

‘Dorothy’ laminated Nappa leather boots, Aeyde, €395

A car is submerged in flooding along the quays in Dungarvan. Photo: Damien Storan.

Metallic leather kitten heel courts, Arket, €169

A car is submerged in flooding along the quays in Dungarvan. Photo: Damien Storan.

Leather crossbody bag, Arket, €189

A car is submerged in flooding along the quays in Dungarvan. Photo: Damien Storan.

Metallic strapless dress, Zara, €45.95

A car is submerged in flooding along the quays in Dungarvan. Photo: Damien Storan.

‘Opal’ silver crystal-embellished puffer jacket, Stine Goya, €530

A car is submerged in flooding along the quays in Dungarvan. Photo: Damien Storan.

‘Delta’ icy flower print dress, Stine Goya, €350

A car is submerged in flooding along the quays in Dungarvan. Photo: Damien Storan.

Metallic hoop earrings, Mango, €19.99

A car is submerged in flooding along the quays in Dungarvan. Photo: Damien Storan.

TRF wide-leg mid-rise metallic jeans, Zara, €49.95

A car is submerged in flooding along the quays in Dungarvan. Photo: Damien Storan.

Oversized double-breasted leather coat, COS, €750

A car is submerged in flooding along the quays in Dungarvan. Photo: Damien Storan.

Coated-denim maxi skirt, COS, €115

A car is submerged in flooding along the quays in Dungarvan. Photo: Damien Storan.

Autograph blazer €165; Autograph shirt €67; Autograph jumper €135; Autograph trousers €290; shoes €49, M&S

STYLE NOTES:

DENIM 2.0: Take it to the streets with coated silver denim as seen at COS. Mix this matte metallic with monochrome staples for an instant wardrobe update.

DETAILS MATTER: Pair Aeyde’s laminated Nappa leather boots with stiff indigo jeans - (try M&S). Layer with a turtleneck and aviator jacket for low-key chic.

COLOUR PAIRINGS: Coffee colour neutrals mixed with high contrast pops of white makes silver more wearable without dulling its shine.

CLIMATE CONTROL: Beat the rainy-day blues with Stine Goya’s silver crystal-embellished puffer jacket, made from 100% recycled polyester.