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This year, one of the most trending pieces of clothing are trousers. First, it was the Y2k cult favorite of cargo pants, now it is metallic pants. The metallic trend made its debut on the runway for the Spring/Summer 2023 season – including Tory Burch, Valentino, Gucci, and JW Anderson – just to name a few.
The transformative metallic piece is an obvious piece to celebrate New Year’s, but it can also be worn as a part of the everyday outfit.
Currently, the bold piece has been popping up all over Instagram and Tik Tok, and is now an integral part of the cool girl uniform.
I admit it can be hard to invest and style trendy pieces, but styling metallic pants does not need to be complicated. The key to metallic pants outfits is to keep the other pieces of the outfit as neutral as possible.
Styling Metallic Pants
There are a few rules to styling metallic pants. Wear lots of neutrals to make the silver or gold pants be the statement piece. Stay away from other flamboyant or bright pieces when styling the metallic trend.
You don’t want to look tacky or trying too hard.
The below styles can be worn in the spring or winter seasons. This is what makes metallic pants so great – they are such a year-round piece.
From oversized blazers to a simple white crop top, scroll below for inspo on how to style metallic pants.
Blazer + Button Down + Metallic Pants + Sneakers
Profession on top, fun on the bottom.
Add sneakers to add a casual vibe to metallic pants.
Top + Gold Metallic Pants + Sneakers
A white tee is all you need to make this outfit.
Blazer + Sweater + Silver Pants + Boots
Swap out the typical jeans and blazer outfit for metallic pants.
Keep the look monochrome to let the silver pants shine.
Sweater + Silver Pants + Shoes + Handbag
The wool-like sweater really adds a cozy dimension to this outfit.
Blazer + Top + Silver Pants + Bag
The black blazer works well with the silver pants.
Depending on the event, swap out the sweater for a tank.
Tee + Gold Metallic Pants + Sandals
Keep the look minimal with a tank and sandals.
Sweater + Silver Trousers + White Sneakers
Swap your everyday blue jeans for a flash of silver for a brunch look that will certainly be the talk of the table.
Coat + Sweater + Silver Trousers + Pumps
Keep the look black to let the silver trousers really sparkle.
Finish off with a fedora hat to keep the look fun and funky.
Blazer + Top + Metallic Trousers + Sandals
Once the sun sets silver trousers really come into their own.
Dress them up for evening with a black top and sandals for a look that’s guaranteed to get you compliments.
Blazer + Tee + Gold Metallic Trousers + Pumps
Looking for a casual holiday look?
Pair gold trousers with a cropped blazer for a festive look.
Blazer + Sweater + Pants + Sneakers
A silver trouser can work for desk-to-dinner with the right neutral pairings.
Cardigan + Metallic Pants
Give the silver trousers a relaxed vibe with an oversized cardigan.
Finish off the relaxed look with a baseball cap.
