How To Make Metallics Work At The Office

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While some of the season’s most popular styles are office-ready, others are harder to make work for your 9-to-5. Amongst those tricky trends: metallics. A reflective fabric that calls to mind the early aughts—or worse, the '80s—is probably not what you have in mind when you say you want to shine at work. But this season's shiny, yet sophisticated separates make metallics feel mature.

No longer just for the dimly lit corners of nightclubs, you can make these metallics work from office hours to happy hour, and we’ll show you how. Click ahead to see a week’s worth of office-appropriate outfits that will satisfy your inner magpie.

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A bag is a non-committal accessory—meaning you can easily stash it under your desk as soon as you arrive at work—which makes it the perfect starting point for trying the metallics trend. Pairing your purse with a gray suit is a brilliant way to add dimension to your outfit while taking the edge off your bag.

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A metallic is made preppier in the form of a pleated skirt, but depending on where you work, you may still need to tone it down to sneak it by your HR department. Take it from disco-ready to boardroom approved by pairing it with office classics like a white button up and a navy blazer.

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A little can go a long way, and that’s the case when you go trend-on-trend with a rose gold, metallic belt. Against the backdrop of a pair of white culottes the belts pops while on top a blue striped button up plays down the glam factor.

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For a polished way to try the metallics trend trade in the standard silver and gold for a less obvious option like pewter. Here, a matte black sweater works to accentuate the subtle shine of the satin culottes, while a pair of high-gloss heels pulls the look together.

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A pair of gilded loafers walks the line between weekend-ready and corporate-friendly. Try them in a tonal look for a metallic that won’t overpower your outfit.

Pro Tip: When in doubt, consider any metallic that comes in a pebbled leather pre-approved by your HR department.