SLEEK AND CHIC: TIPS FOR STYLING METAL
HARDWARE

Metal hardware is the do-it-all wardrobe accent you can add to almost any piece of clothing or type of accessory! With pops of high-sheen, hammered, or burnished metal, you can effortlessly turn your everyday outfits into sleek, chic, showstopping statements that gleam with a little bit of edge. 

Whether you’re new to the metal hardware trend or you feel most confident wearing hardware-heavy jewelry or metal accents on your clothing, these hardware styling tips from Paparazzi Accessories are sure to make you shine! 

LET THE HARDWARE HAVE ITS MOMENT

Keeping your outfit simple will highlight the hardware accents throughout your look, turning them into irresistible, gleaming focal points. Try wearing neutral colors, like shades of white, black, or brown, and avoid bold patterns or busy prints to make sure the hardware stands out against the backdrop. 

With a simple outfit base, you can start layering on metallic accents like brooches, bangles, buttons, and more. Paparazzi Accessories has a variety of high-sheen necklaces, rings, bracelets, and earrings that make the perfect gleaming accents for subtle, monochromatic outfits.

If you want to keep your jewelry minimal, put on a couple of sleek Cachet by Paparazzi pieces and look for other kinds of accessories, like belts with chunky metal buckles or polished leather boots with metallic fasteners, studs, eyelets, or toe caps. The addition of hardware accents to these wardrobe staples gives them a glow-up that immediately elevates any look.

 

 

MATCH THE METALS

To give your look a polished, put-together vibe, try to use similar metallic finishes throughout your outfit. Whether you prefer high-sheen silver, antiqued gold, burnished brass, hammered copper, or any other metal, make sure each metallic accessory and accent looks similar for a chic, cohesive look.

If you love breaking style rules, try your hand at a mixed-metal look using different metal colors and finishes. An easy way to style a mixed-metal hardware look is to wear a pre-mixed Paparazzi piece, like the Zi Collection necklace, Open-Minded, or the Blockbuster necklace, Untamed. Remember to repeat the featured metals throughout your outfit—from your hair accessories to your footwear.

 

 

MAKE IT ALL ABOUT THE DETAILS

Turn small details into shining statements by finding unique ways to incorporate metal hardware into your outfits. Think dainty chains, 3D studs, or flat bars on handbags, heels, hair clips, and more. Coordinating these small details gives your look an intentional and polished energy that speaks for you every time you enter a room. 

Bring in bold accessories, like statement posts, hoops, or chandelier earrings and stacks of metallic cuffs, to connect the dots between all the hardware accents in your outfit and add a little more grit to the glamorous gleam.

 

 

ROCK THE METAL HARDWARE TREND WITH PAPARAZZI

This season, metal hardware is hot and ready to warm up any look it’s paired with! Whether you want subtle accents or statement flashes, you can find metal jewelry at Paparazzi Accessories that perfectly complements your favorite metallic hardware and takes your outfits from simple to cool-girl chic.

Check out the Paparazzi Pulse™ and follow along on social media for more trend insights, styling tips, and jewelry sneak peeks. Remember, new jewelry drops in the Paparazzi Shop Monday through Friday at 3:00 PM ET.