How to Wear a Strapless Metallic Dress

Strapless and metallic - they both make a bold statement. But, if you're going to a special evening event, a strapless metallic dress has real impact. Are you daring enough to wear one? Here's how to wear one and look elegant - not tacky.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Keep it simple.
   
   A strapless metallic dress makes a bold statement on its own. Don't complicate the look by wearing too many accessories or you'll end up looking like a streetwalker. Simple is the name of the game with metallics. Let the dress be the focus.

2. Subtle is better.
   
   Choose a muted metallic shade. A strapless metallic dress shouldn't be too bright. For silver, consider a dull, pewter finish rather than a glittery silver. For gold, think tarnished rather than glaringly bright. Go for elegant - not flashy.

3. Choose the right shoes.
   
   Strappy high heels that reveal a lot of foot look best with a strapless metallic dress. Choose ones in the same shade as your dress with thin strips that expose a lot of foot.

4. Keep jewelry to a minimum.
   
   With a look this vibrant, resist the temptation to wear too much jewelry. A simple necklace in a metal that matches your dress or a pair of long dangle earrings in a clear crystal will work well. Choose one or the other, but not both to accessorize a strapless metallic dress. Don't mix metals by choosing gold jewelry to accessorize a silver metallic dress.

5. Get a little color.
   
   A strapless metallic dress looks best on sun kissed skin. Use a self-tanner to give yourself a subtle glow to match your dress. For an elegant look, wear your hair up with soft tendrils hanging down.

6. Not so bold?
   
   Choose metallic accessories instead of wearing a strapless metallic dress. You'll still be right in style.