Shine On: Nine ways to shimmer and sparkle in metallics this New Year

"May I remind you, there’s one last celebration pending. That’s right. Your presence is required to usher in 2025 in just a few days, which gives us plenty of time for an end-of-year glow-up."

Thu, 26 Dec, 2024 - 02:00

Annmarie O'Connor - @aocdotme

If a sheet mask, camomile tea, and whispering ASMR are the peak of your post-Christmas social threshold, you’re not alone.

But may I remind you, there’s one last celebration pending. That’s right. Your presence is required to usher in 2025 in just a few days, which gives us plenty of time for an end-of-year glow-up.

The best bit? Your outfit will be doing all the work.

Toasting to a radiant 2025 looks best with metallics. A small word of caution: sometimes a little goes a long way.

Given that you’re reading this wrapped in a reindeer hooded blanket, I’m guessing ‘Cher-the Bob Mackie years’ is not our aesthetic.

Assuming a low-key vibe, let’s look at ways to do daywear shine.

Use the rule of opposites and style a silver skirt (try M&S) or jacket with tonal shades of grey or add a high-contrast white tee and sneakers to Manley’s mixed metallic pinafore.

Not feeling the season’s main character energy? Swap your gold dress for a bronze pair of trousers (matching bag, optional) from the Savoir collection at & Other Stories.

Wear with a cardigan and kitten heels or quietly clash its jacquard print with a liquid gunmetal roll neck from Stine Goya. Texture play at its best.

If all else fails, keeping your distance is an option. Metallic stilettoes or heeled boots give seasonal cheer without trying too hard.

Remember: even the most faraway stars manage to shine. Now go forth and sparkle!

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