Chic Sightings: Black with Metallic Accessories

There were lots of black dresses on the streets of Chicago yesterday, and lots of all-black outfits.  But a few really stood out from the crowd by virtual of their carefully chosen metallic accessories.  From the young lady in the spikey necklace and woven flats to the executive with her Ferragamo shoes and bag,  (and great silver sunglasses), black and silver caught the eye.

necklace - Jennifer Loiselle, tee shirt dress - Yves Saint Laurent, woven flats - Sigerson Morrison, sunglasses - Karen Walker, shirtdress - McQ, handbag - Ferragamo, flats - Ferragamo

 The first woman I saw who really got me noticing the all-black outfits with metallics was wearing a simple sleeveless top with shorts, but her accessories really elevated what might have been a very stark outfit.  Right behind her was a lovely person in a sleeveless dress with gold flower jewelry - uncluttered, but very charming.

sleeveless blouse - DKNY, gold belt - J. Crew, shorts - Marc Jacobs, sandals - J. Crew, dress- Karen Millen, flower earrings and bracelet - Karen Millen, sandals - Lola Cruz

 In the Loop, I saw a couple of young students who were both carrying on the black with metallic theme.  The young lady with the silver headband looked very sharp, and the teenager in the simple black dress had carefully coordinated her chain-trimmed sandals with her chain-handled bag.

silver beaded headband - Target, tank - AllSaints, backpack - Eastpak x Nicomede Talavera, jeans - AllSaints, athletic shoes - Keds, dress - Tess Giberson, earrings - YooLa, bag - J. Crew, chain-trimmed sandals - AWear

 I think my favorite look was a simple black tee shirt with sheer sleeves, black capris, silver-trimmed flats, and a pair of silver cuff bracelets.  Talk about something I would wear in a heartbeat!  A breezy linen dress got snazzed up quite a bit with black and silver espadrilles,and a silver grocery bag...

tee shirt - Dorothy Perkins, bracelets - Julia Tuton, capris - Dorothy Perkins, ballet flats - Tods, linen dress - L.L.Bean, espadrilles - Prism, tote bag - Aysha Malbershtein