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Forget pastels, your summer wardrobe update comes courtesy of metallics this season
Be Olympics-inspired with gold, silver and bronze
There’s something about metallics that feels inherently festive, with sequins, glitter and lamé often dominating our wardrobes towards the tail end of the year. Yet, there’s no reason why you can’t wear gold, silver and bronze during the summer (particularly fitting for one dedicated to the Olympics), as designers including Versace, Prabal Gurung and Nina Ricci were keen to demonstrate during the spring/summer 2024 shows.
Of course, shiny hues lend themselves to eveningwear, including goddess-gowns and chainmail minis, but we also love them as a neutral in the daytime, or a glamorous accessory to add a little fun to your look.
Here, we bring you the 10 best metallic pieces for this season.
Channel your inner Y2K popstar in this fun silver denim bustier top from Ganni. Pair with baggy jeans for a laidback look.
You can’t go wrong with a lurex knit for summer. Wear it as a top with a midi skirt or layer it with jeans and a white vest for a model off-duty look.
There’s something about this slinky silver mini dress from Danish brand Rotate Birger Christensen that calls to mind that iconic 1993 image of Kate Moss in an accidentally see-through slip dress. While it’s not sheer, it is chic, and the mini-cut makes it ideal for summer parties or festivals.
Tick two trends off in one with these silver cowboy boots. Particularly good if you're going to the Taylor Swift Eras tour or a festival, we love them with a simple denim mini skirt.
Instantly upgrade your plain white vest top with a gold lurex version courtesy of Mango. Adding instant glamour to any look, we're big fans of wearing with white trousers or jeans.
Pleated trousers are eternally flattering, and the real beauty of this pair is that they can easily be dressed up our down, depending on the situation. Pair with a great white tee or blouse for daytime in the office, or a black leotard and heels for the evening.
There’s something quite Nineties about this metallic halterneck, with its simple cut and ribbed fabric. Throw it on with some trainers or Birkenstocks and it’ll take you from the office to a festival.
Wedges are back in fashion thanks to Chloé’s new creative director Chemena Kamali. We love this silver raffia pair, as the metallic hue is a surprising twist on the boho staple.
A satin midi skirt is a summer wardrobe essential. This liquid gold version by Vince instantly adds a pop of sunshine – even if the weather isn’t cooperating.
This bronze knit dress by Galvan claims it is "exquisitely crafted to enhance the female form", and we can't help but agree. Made from a stretchy figure-hugging knit, it's gorgeous paired with the matching cardigan too.
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