Silver fashion is making a comeback for 2023—here's how to style the celeb-approved futuristic shade
Celebs are loving silver fashion for 2023...

Silver fashion has been everywhere on the red carpet and runway recently, with celebs like Margot Robbie, Kaia Gerber and Lizzo all rocking the shade. But how exactly do we work this reflective look into our own capsule wardrobes?
Much like sheer dresses and high-fashion breastplates, silver outfits have become a big hit among the A-listers of the world and naturally, we want to join the party. That being said though, styling these celeb-approved, statement looks in our daily lives can seem a tad terrifying—but the key is knowing what to pair this metallic hue with and when.
So, if you're wanting to bring the glitz and disco vibes with a piece of silver attire, here's how to style the trend with confidence—plus a roundup of all our favorite silver celeb outfits to give you all the inspo...
How to wear the silver fashion trend in 2023
Silver is not exactly a groundbreaking 2023 fashion trend, as the color has cropped up throughout the decades, especially in the '90s and '00s.
Y2K style was famously packed with baby pinks and silvers (even when it came to 2000s beauty trends!)—remember Britney Spears' silver jumpsuit? '90s fashion was much the same, with silver slip dresses and sequins flooding the runway—take this Kate Moss moment for instance...
But after being out of the spotlight for a good few years, it seems to be making it back into the style charts this year. The color itself though is pretty interesting, as it gives off both retro and futuristic/spacey vibes—meaning it can actually be a very fun and versatile shade to introduce into your wardrobe.
How to style the silver fashion trend
As mentioned, silver is actually surprisingly versatile, despite its bold look. You can wear it as a standalone pop of color in your office fit, or as a sparkle going-out-out moment.
As Karen Millen's content manager, Maria Loizou notes: "The silver trend adds a luxurious and futuristic touch to women's style, and despite many only daring to style silver clothing pieces and accessories for special occasions, it is now a staple color to have in your wardrobe. It is easy to incorporate into everyday wear and enhances any night-time look, as it is incredibly versatile."
Styling silver 101:
- Get to grips with silver's complimentary colors—Loizou says knowing which colors work with silver is a great start to building outfits around the shiny shade—aim for black, maroon, navy and whites to help the silver pop
- Start with silver accessories—If you're new to silver, start small, perhaps with the best silver huggie hoops, silver bags, or even a cute pair of silver heels
- Let the silver steel the show—If you're jumping on the silver fashion trend, let the shade be the main focal point, for instance—wear a silver midi skirt with an all-black outfit or a silver dress with a black blazer
Loizou says silver can really elevate a look—much like how jewelry can complete an outfit—adding: "You are already halfway there just by knowing what colors complement silver. Black is an obvious choice, allowing silver's sleekness and subtle sheen to speak for itself. Other colors that work well with silver are dark blues such as navy or royal blue, creams, and whites, as well as deep wine colors like burgundy and maroon."
So consider pairing a silver dress with a black blazer, or a silver long-sleeve top with some navy or white wide-leg pants! For an everyday look, you could even opt for a silver top with a pair of jeans—which would be very Y2K of you.
As for occasions, Loizous says: "silver is the perfect option to incorporate into an outfit, as lighter tones of silver complement the pastel aesthetics commonly chosen for weddings. But, if choosing an all-silver dress seems like too much for a guest outfit, opting for silver accessories to accompany an outfit is an attractive choice.
"By pairing a silver blouse or cowl neck top with a pair of your favorite black jeans, your outfit will remain sophisticated and elegant, perfect for everyday or office wear if paired with a sleek black blazer. If it’s the bottom half you want to jazz up, you could pair a silver midi or mini skirt with a black top, black tights, and black boots to stand out."
MIL's silver fashion edit
If you're looking to snap up your own silver ensembles, the choices are endless! Thanks to celebs showing this shade so much love, there's no shortage of silver on the shelves—from shiny, silver disco pants to chic slip dresses, all for very budget-friendly prices!
Best celeb silver fashion moments
So far we've seen the likes of Emily Ratajkowski, Salma Hayek and Kendall Jenner all rock a silver outfit on the red carpet—even Florence Pugh's best fashion moments prove she's a fan of the shimmery shade. So, if you're looking for styling cues, feast your eyes over these silver fashion serves...
1. Kendall Jenner's silver midi skirt
This is such a wearable look from Kendall—all you need a black long-sleeve mesh top, black bralette and a silver skirt and you've got the perfect date-night ensemble!
2. Lizzo's silver Grammys dress
At the 2023 Grammys, Lizzo proved why a silver dress is the ultimate party look as she scooped the award for Record Of The Year.
3. Margot Robbie's silver Oscars dress
This is one of our favorite Margot Robbie red carpet looks, we just adore the silver dress and fringe hairstyle combo!
4. Salma Hayek's glittery silver dress
This black and silver moment was everything at the Vanity Fair Oscars after-party. Here Salma proves just how well silver and black mesh together!
5. Gigi Hadid's silver long-sleeve top and heel combo
If wondering how to wear the silver fashion trend during the day, allow this off-duty outfit of a long-sleeve silver top to inspire you—we have to say, this is defo one of Gigi's best outfits.
6. Daisy Edgar-Jones silver sheer Vanity Fair dress
We couldn't not include a sheer dress in this line-up. Here Daisy shows us that the silver and sheer dress trends are a match made in heaven!
7. Kaia Gerber's silver sequin dress
We're big fans of Kaia's '90s-esque silver sequin dress—especially the backless and halter neck detailing.
Naomi is a Lifestyle News Writer with the Women's Lifestyle team and has recently earned her Gold Standard diploma in Journalism with the NCTJ. She has a background in design, having studied Illustration at Plymouth University but has taken a leap into the world of journalism after always having a passion for writing. She currently writes pieces on beauty, trends, fashion, and entertainment for GoodTo and My Imperfect Life. She also tests and reviews beauty and skincare products and tries out the latest TikTok hacks for My Imperfect Life.
Before working for Future Publishing’s Lifestyle News team, she worked in the Ad production team. Here she wrote and designed adverts on all sorts of things, which then went into print magazines across all genres. Now, when she isn’t writing articles on celebs, fashion trends, or the newest shows on Netflix, you can find her drinking copious cups of coffee, drawing and probably online shopping.
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