Styling & Trends

How To Style Metallic Shoes And Boots For Every Occasion 

Woman poses wearing jeans, a leather jacket and metallic trainers

If there’s one thing that the Autumn/Winter ’24 runways taught us, it’s that metallic shoes and boots aren’t going anywhere! After making a resurgence on the Spring/Summer runways, metallic footwear has proven that it is more than just a fad – it’s a must for any stylish woman’s wardrobe!

Metallics are ideal for classic and trend-focused wardrobes and can seamlessly transition across occasions and seasons. 

In this blog, we offer style tips on how to wear metallic shoes and boots for any occasion and showcase the best of our A/W ’24 metallics.

Table of contents: 

How to style metallic trainers 

How to style metallic loafers

How to style metallic boots

How to style metallic heels and sandals

How to style metallic trainers

A close up of white Ravel trainers with metallic detailing

White Leather Berwick Lace-Up Trainers 

In contemporary dressing, the role of trainers has changed. Once seen as a casual wardrobe staple, trainers are now widely accepted as a smart casual footwear choice that can be styled for everything from party wear to meeting friends for coffee. 

Whether you’re looking for a stylish footwear staple to pair with a new dress or jeans, metallic trainers are the ideal footwear choice this season, merging practicality with any style. 

If you’re unsure about wearing full-blown metallics, our women’s trainer collection features many classic styles finished with eye-catching and stylish metallic detailing.

Our chic White Lowther trainers feature decorative gold metallic studs instead of traditional eyelets and pair perfectly with everything from skirts to wide leg trousers! This exquisite metallic detailing elevates this everyday trainer’s profile for a sophisticated yet on-trend finish!

Or, if you want to go one step further with metallic styling, our Black Leather Berwick Lace Up Trainers feature gold and silver stud detailing to the toe and side panelling, complemented beautifully with a metallic heel tab. 

Their chunky sole gives these trainers a contemporary feel, making them the ideal accompaniment to many stylish everyday looks, including jumpsuits or jeans with a graphic tee and leather jacket. These stylish trainers are also available in white (pictured above). 

Silver Metallic Leather Carlton Trainers  Silver Metallic Lowther Trainers

Or, if you’re ready to embrace metallics fully, why not choose our Silver Metallic Leather Carlton or Lowther trainers? The sleek cleated sole and stylish detailing of the Carlton’s make them the perfect pairing to smock dresses.  They also look chic when paired with tailored trousers, chinos or jeans for the epitome of smart-casual dressing. The silver Lowther is stylish enough to be your go-to flatform trainer, whatever the occasion!

How to style metallic loafers

Silver metallic loafers

 Silver Metallic Tavy Loafers

If you’ve been searching for a new office shoe, a metallic loafer is a great way to inject fun into a classic look. Showcasing all of the formality of a regular traditional loafer, a metallic loafer creates a chic style statement when paired with an otherwise neutral outfit. 

Our Silver Metallic Tavy Loafers are essential for curating on-trend office chic. Featuring stylish tassel detailing, whether paired with jeans and a blazer or more tailored office outfits, this smart transitional shoe will be your go-to, irrespective of season. Or, if you prefer timeless style, why not try our Silver Talla Loafers?

How to style metallic boots

Woman poses in an art-deco cinema wearing a skirt and t-shirt and pewter boots

It goes without saying that boots are the perfect autumn and winter style staple.

Metallic boots can make a bold style statement. Inspired by all things ’70s disco and hazy party days, they help to add a shimmering and stylish finishing touch to your outfits. Choosing boots that best match your wardrobe and style is the key to maximising wear. Whether your style is alternative or overtly glamorous, here are our top metallic boots picks for the season and advice on how to style them.

Pewter Croc-Print Largo Pointed-Toe Ankle Boots

Close-up of metallic pewter boots

If you prefer your style with a glamorous twist, our Pewter Croc-Print Largo Ankle Boots (pictured above) are the perfect choice. 

An ideal option to help you elevate your everyday style, whether paired with a pencil skirt and T-shirt or with split-hem jeans and an oversized blazer, Largo boots offer a sophisticated silhouette and a polished chic finish to any outfit.

Just as stylish in the office as when worn for having drinks with friends, they’re ideal if you want a boot that easily transitions from day to night.

Gold Croc-Print Leather Louth Heeled Ankle Boots

Gold Croc Print Leather Ankle Boots

If you covet stylish everyday dressing, then the Gold Croc Print Leather Louth Heeled Ankle Boots are the boots for you. A versatile boot, whether paired with a maxi denim skirt, tights and a black leather mini-skirt, or flared jeans for a ’70s-inspired vintage look, the Louth boots offer a striking finish. Crafted with exquisite attention to detail, you’ll reach for these chic gold boots all season long! 

Silver Metallic Leather Cline Cowboy Boots

Metallic Cowboy boots

Thanks to Taylor Swift’s Eras tour, Cowboy boots have been big news in 2024, and they aren’t showing any signs of going anywhere soon! If you’ve been dreaming of Western-inspired dressing, our Silver Metallic Leather Cline Cowboy Boots are the perfect addition to your shoe collection!

Featuring intricate detailing and the signature pointed toe associated with the style; they achieve the perfect blend between style and elegance – making them a stylish and versatile fit for day and night dressing. 

To curate stylish looks with your Cline boots, why not pair them with an all-black ensemble and delicate silver jewellery to allow them to take centre stage? Or, for a laid-back look, pair them with jeans, a blazer and a plain white T-shirt. 

Cowboy boots are a chic match to ditsy, floral-print dresses. They can make a bold statement when paired with denim shorts if you’re looking ahead to spring and summer, proving that Cowboy boots are a stylish and wearable option whatever the season!

Pewter Metallic Leather Leith Zip-Up Ankle Boots

Pewter Metallic Boots

If you prefer an edgy, alternative style of boots that make a statement, the metallic boots trend can still work for you! 

Our Pewter Metallic Leather Leith Zip-Up Boots offer a contemporary, chunky sole, contrasting black laces and a convenient side-zip, for stylish and practical dressing that helps you to make a strong style statement with every wear. 

Whether pairing yours with distressed jeans and a leather jacket or leggings and an oversized jumper, these statement boots offer many versatile dressing options whilst allowing you to show your true personality. 

How to style metallic heels and sandals

Patent Party Sandals With Metallic Detailing

‘Tis the season to sparkle and shine, and what better way to do that than by adding some metallic heels or metallic sandals to your occasionwear wardrobe? When the festivities creep in, metallics always come out to play and whatever your style, you’ll find stunning metallics to suit it in our collection at Ravel. 

From chic metallic sandals to head-turning metallic embellished heels, it’s time to party in shimmering style!

Black Patent Lisset Heeled Open-Toe Sandals

Our chic Black Patent Lisset Heeled Open-Toe Sandals (pictured above) are the touch of glamour that your occasion wardrobe has been crying out for. Their exquisite silver pyramid studs allow you to embrace the metallic trend without stepping too far out of your comfort zone, epitomising effortless sophistication.

Featuring an elegant ankle strap and a unique sculptured heel, they’re the perfect choice for a night on the town, a wedding party or a luxurious office Christmas party. Pair yours with a bodycon dress, bold silver jewellery, and the Alston clutch bag for a glamorous and sophisticated look. 

 Bronze Croc-Print Edson Court Shoes

Bronze Croc Print Edson Court Shoes

For timeless style, look no further than our Bronze Croc-Print Edson Court Shoes (pictured), the epitome of metallic glamour!

In a chic bronze shade, with a sleek pointed-toe and stiletto heel, this classic court shoe is a perfect choice for that important business meeting or for painting the town red, in this case, bronze! 

Pair yours with a little black dress this season, and let these sophisticated shoes do all the talking. These shoes boast meticulous attention to detail and offer a luxurious finish to any glamorous look, looking equally stylish with tailored trousers and an oversized blazer. 

Embrace the metallic shoe trend with Ravel 

Now you know how to take on the metallic footwear trend, why not shop for your perfect pair at Ravel? From showstopping gold sandals for the more glamorous occasions in your calendar to chic silver trainers for your everyday looks, adding stylish metallic footwear to your wardrobe has never been easier. 

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