From Desk to Dinner Party: Incorporating Metallics in a Neutral Wardrobe

Some people just don't feel comfortable wearing bright colors, or colors that extend much beyond their chosen neutrals, and they've been despairing that there was no way for them to be sufficiently dressy for after-work activities.  My suggestion - don't underestimate the effect that a metallic colored or finished top can bring to your everyday clothes!

These, again, are three of the "suit-like" looks that I used a few days ago.  (I am NOT doing this because I'm lazy - I'm trying to show the inherent versatility in neutral basics.  Some people think I'm taking the easy way out...)

Starting with the cardigan or jacket, and the pants, a neutral pair of comfortable work shoes are all you need for day. To switch to evening, add some eye-catching earrings, a cross-body bag that leaves your hands free for drinking/nibbling/hand-shaking, and some pretty shoes, still in your neutral.  Nothing flashy, still nicely neutral, but unquestionably dressed up for the event!

 Even khakis can go out to dinner with some pretty silk and some dressy earrings.

Cardigan – A La Fois,  oxfords – Franco Sarto,  gold tee shirt – Aula Aila, stone jeans – CC Fashions, peacock earrings – Giuliana Valz-Gen, crossbody bag – Cesca, metallic flats – Walking Cradles  

This tee shirt looks so comfortable, but the metallic sheen makes it dressy enough for many a soiree.

Blazer- MaxMara, black loafers – Walking Cradles,  velvet pants – L’Agence,  bronze tee shirt – Harvey Faircloth, smoky quartz earrings – Khun Boom, black mesh cross-body bag – Whiting and Davis,  jeweled flats - Bandolino

Love this little velvet bag....

Knit blazer – BARK,  loafers – Aravon,  metallictee – Tia Cibani, grey trousers – Boss Hugo Boss, teardrop earrings – Gianluca Anzani,  velvet cross-body bag – IngeChristopher,  jeweled flats – David Tutera