The holiday push is upon us, and for me that means a lot of planning in terms of decorating my home, what outfits I’ll be wearing, where I’ll be going, and what parties and people I’ll be hosting, and then accomplishing maybe 30% of said plans.
I’m O.K. with that because I just really love planning a preparation, it’s almost better than the actual event. And that means my online window shopping game is strong. My shopping carts are very aspirational.
This year, a color theme has developed. While I love all things gold—jewelry, lamé tops, shoes, you name it—gold’s metallic sibling has been attracting my attention this fall. Silver accessories feel fresh and unexpected, and they’re the perfect way to amp up holiday outfits.
If you’re committed to gold tones, don’t let anyone tell you you can’t mix metals. Yes you can wear gold jewelry with that silver handbag. You can wear a gold dress with silver shoes. There are no rules—it’s all in how you style it and make the look your own.
Here are some silver goodies currently lurking in my online shopping carts. Here’s hoping you accomplish as much as you plan this holiday season.
Beklina’s silver belt bag is the perfect accent for a hands-free disco party.
Beklina Ribbed Belt Bag, $260
This adjustable belt bag is 100% leather and made responsibly in a factory in Peru. It’s roomy enough to fit your phone, keys, money and other essentials. The strap comes in small and medium sizes.
Alexis Bittar’s Punk Royale collection features custom-cut crystals on a silvery background.
Alexis Bittar Crystal Cascade Post Earrings, $375
Celebrities including Lizzo, Michelle Obama, Halle Bailey, and more have worn Alexis Bittar’s gold jewelry on red carpets and in fashion magazines. But the designer’s new collection, Punk Royale, focuses on silvery tones. He calls it gunmetal, and it’s blinged out with custom-cut crystals. The pieces channel Victorian vibes but also feel a touch futuristic—and it goes without saying they’re perfect for holiday outfits.
Wrap up your feet like a gift with the Dries Van Noten silver ruffle sandal.
Dries Van Noten Metallic Ruffle Sandal, $990
Build your holiday outfits around this intriguing (and relatively walkable) heel shape and a silver ruffle. With a foundation like that, no outfit could be boring.
These aux shearling and silver fingerless mittens by Jocelyn are chic and toasty.
Jocelyn Shearling Mittens, $55
These faux leather and shearling mittens will keep your hands toasty and also allow you to use your phone. The faux silver leather will make any outfit a little more festive.
Take silver to the next level with these comfy but stylish cargo pants from Tibi.
Tibi Metallic Nylon Pleated Stella Cargo Pant, $395
If you’re ready to go all-in on the silver trend, these pants might be for you. They’re relaxed and comfy but on another level fashion-wise. Change up your shoes and you can wear these to work, the grocery store, or to a holiday party.
This easy silver shirt will make your holiday outfit feel like PJs.
Anine Bing Mylah Shirt, $250
Sign up for alerts to be the first to know when this silver dream of a shirt becomes available. Made of loose-fitting, velvety recycled polyester, this button-down top with a wide collar and puff sleeves makes holiday dressing so easy. You might even pair it with the Tibi pants for an all-out rock-and-roll silver party.
Stella McCartney’s vegan platform Elyse lace-up sneakers are ready to party.
Stella McCartney Elyse Platforms, $1,045
These metallic silver platform sneakers are made of a vegan, leather-alternative material. They feature the designer’s signature embossed stars and a sky-high platform heel so you’ll gain inches as well as style when you sport these beauties.