PART TWO OF OUR MENSWEAR-INSPIRED POSTS IS HERE – AND THIS TIME WE’RE EMBRACING PRECIOUS METALS. Metallic FOOTWEAR IS A SURE-FIRE WAY TO ADD SOME CONTEMPORARY JAZZ TO YOUR EVERYDAY LOOK. WE ASKED MY Small Wardrobe TO SHOW US THE PERFECT WAY TO STYLE THIS LOOK – AND IT’S SAFE TO SAY WE WILL BE TRYING OUT THIS LOOK VERY SOON!

As we all know, metallic hues are commonly associated with the holiday season or evening wear. However, nowadays fashionistas all over the globe, including myself, are rocking a touch of razzle-dazzle with casual, everyday outfits. If you are new to this trend, wearing metallic footwear is a simple way to introduce a little sparkle to your outfit.

“Metallic footwear is a simple way to introduce a little sparkle to your outfit.”

Seeing fun hues applied to unexpected footwear is refreshing; like perhaps in this case – a men-inspired pair of shoes coated with a hot metallic color. This particular style by Hardy can add intrigue to any daily mix.

As I mentioned in my last post, I partnered with OnlineShoes to bring you two looks with men-inspired shoes. Today I’m showing off my second outfit, featuring gold brogues. For this look, I let my shoes do most of the talking, styling them with neutral colors. See a similar look here.

I wanted to have a combination of feminine and masculine pieces in this look, so besides pairing this lady-like slip dress with my brogues, I also opted to wear a men’s fedora (borrowed from my husband’s wardrobe) and over-sized aviator sunglasses.

“For this look, I let my shoes do most of the talking, styling them with
neutral colors.”

If you ever decide to introduce metallic shoes to your work wardrobe, my favorite tip is to stick with classic pewters, bronzes and muted gold, like these brogues. You don’t want your feet to be mistaken for a disco ball at work…right?

Any classic flats, sling backs or men-inspired shoes with a little shine will positively bring a touch of fanciness to your work attire. Just wear them strategically; keeping the rest of your look fuss-free.

I wore this look for a casual dinner out with my husband, and I must tell you that he saw some ladies contemplating at my shoes and I, of course, pretend that I didn’t notice.

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