How to Wear Metallics

Gone is fashion's grabfest of all things gold and silver. In its place: subtle glimmers here and there.

Fashion Advice - Shopping, How To Wear Metallics
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WEEKEND

CARDIGAN, Simply Vera Vera Wang, $74;
kohls.com

DRESS, Vena Cava, $450;
barneys.com
for stores.

BAG, Aldo Accessories, $40;
aldoaccessories.com
for stores.

Hardware made easy — add dark layers. 

Fashion Advice - Shopping, How To Wear Metallics

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EVENING

DRESS, M Missoni, $895; intermixonline.com

BAG, Ann Taylor Loft, $34;
anntaylorloft.com

Chunky gold sandals keep a floaty dress well grounded.

Fashion Advice - Shopping, How To Wear Metallics

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WORK

JACKET and PANTS, Kenneth Cole Reaction, $149 and $89;
dillards.com
for stores.

TOP, Thuy, $375;
impulseseattle.com

BAG, Hogan, $925; (888) 60-HOGAN.

BELT, The Jack Rabbit Collection at Ron Herman Los Angeles, $180; (323) 651-4129.

Platinum puff sleeves peek out of three-quarter-length ones — the trendiest new length.

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