Gilty Pleasures

An understated way to gleam. Diane von Furstenberg’s Lurex cardigan ($328, saksfifthavenue.com) tops a DVF metallic midi skirt.

On-trend lace-up ballerina flats that are easy on the wallet. $22.99, zara.com.

Courtesy of a collaboration between Kate Moss and Equipment, a gunmetal silk-blend shirt to channel your inner rocker. $340, netaporter.com.

All eyes will be on your ears. Gold-plated brass disc earrings with silk, teal tassels. $185, lizziefortunato.com.

Ballerinas with a heel from H&M’s sister & Other Stories coming to D.C. next fall. $125, stories.com/us.

Nothing perks up all black like a touch of gold. The shine pouch is $65, everlane.com.

A gold cluster of crystals at a shoulder-dusting length. Pair these danglers with your favorite LBD. $75, kendrascott.com.

Joie’s satin ballet flat with frayed detail and tasseled ankle-wrap ties. $188, bloomingdales.com.

It’s not metallic but this DVF royal blue satin will add high shine to your evening. $130, netaporter.com.

Elizabeth and James’ ‘Shelley’ silk blouse with gold threads in a filigree pattern makes a pair of black pants party-ready. $325, netaporter.com.

Swish through the holidays in ALC’s shimmery, accordion-pleat skirt. $645, intermix.com.

IN THE UNLIKELY EVENT you questioned it, there’s a reason for all those Hanukah candles and Christmas lights. We’re heading into the darkest time of the year, literally. So, say yes to festive dress with a judicious use of sparkle. And shine.

Cindy Weber-Cleary, a magazine editor with stints at InStyle, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Vogue, and now editor of shopping destination Apprecier.com advises “dressing simply and accessorizing wildly.” “A charcoal turtleneck and gray flannel pants morph into eveningwear with show-stopping drop earrings and a strappy evening sandal.” For similar effect, pair a gold-flecked blouse with a black pencil skirt or an LBD with a satin clutch.

Metallic finishes scored high on fall 2016 runways. Lurex was back in the spotlight and so was satin.

But it’s the light-enhancing qualities of these shiny clothes and accessories that will keep you smiling through the season.

— Janet Kelly