Poersch / AKM-GSIRemember that one time that you wore a metallic skirt and it didn't feel over-the-top?
Yeah, no, us either. To start, metallic is purposely dramatic, so wearing the tricky finish for a casual outing, let alone during the day, is not your typical move. Usually, we reserve the celebratory sheen for GNO or trips to Vegas. However, leave it fashion risk-taker Zendaya to prove that there is a place for casual metallic in your wardrobe, after all.
So how do you pull off the festive fabric without feeling done up?
Mango Metallic Skirt, $59.99; Marc by Marc Jacobs Metallic Leather Mini Skirt, $238; Sacai Pleated Skirt, $820
The secret to keeping it casual and cool is in the silhouette. If you're daring to wear the boldest fabric that is, you have to do it in a more subtle shape. Without venturing too far out of your comfort zone, upgrade to a metallic version of your go-to skirt, just like Zendaya did with her button-front number by Manning Cartell.
To ease into the trend, take a look at the skirts you already own: Chances are you'll see a closet full of pocket-fronts, pleats and buttons-downs. In another fabric, like a corduroy or a denim, this is probably a skirt that you already have and are sporting in your day-to-day. The best part is that a metallic swap comes in an array of colors, from silver, to gold to iridescent—so have fun with it. Styling is easy too. Just treat your metallic number as a neutral, pairing with colors, other neutrals and fun patterns on top!