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Metallic clothes are the perfect choice for the festive season ahead. They add a little bit of low key shimmer and are perfect for all sorts of occasions either day or night. They are understated but very stylish and a great way to add a little bit of Christmas to just about any outfit. Choose from bronze, silvers and gold in matt finishes.

Choose you metallic clothes carefully. If you have warm skin tones with under tones of olive, yellow and brown, you will look best in gold and bronze colours. If you have a cool skin tone with under tones of blue, purple and rose, you will look best on silver and pewter pieces. By wearing metallic clothes and accessories next to your face you can ensure that the colour radiates onto your face making your complexion glow. Generally the duller metallic are much easier to wear and much more flattering.

This season you can take your pick of metallic knit wear, satin or taffeta dresses and even shoes or accessories. Whatever you choose to wear co ordinate carefully with your jewellery for a really stunning outfit.

Beaded Bronze Taffeta Dress With Applique and Tape

This dress is a great way to wow at any Christmas party. It is a long way from the over shiny disco dresses that have been in fashion in the past and definitely proof that it is possible to do metallic in a very elegant and sophisticated way. It has an underskirt which makes the skirt stand out and a beautiful satin sash at the waist.

Bronze Crochet Over Blouse With A Tie Hem

If you are looking for a great way to add metallic to an every day outfit, then this over blouse may be just what you need. It is a great way to add some subtle colour and texture to a plain black outfit. The deep v created by this blouse is also very slimming and helps to elongate the torso.

Black and Silver Contrast Evening Blouse

This blouse is both striking and lady like. It can be combined with a black skirt or trousers for a Christmas party outfit.  You can also add some elegant black accessories for a really eye catching look. A necklace might interfere with the neckline of this top so instead try wearing some beautiful earrings.

Silver Clutch Bag

This beautiful evening bag is the perfect accessory for a little black dress or any black evening dress. It is a classic style and a great way to add a bit of contrast to a Christmas outfit. It is just big enough to fit the essentials for a night out.

Silver Satin Top

This pretty top is   a great piece to take you from daytime to evening perhaps for a work Christmas party. It looks great with a pair of black trousers or a black skirt.