Where to Buy and How to Style Metallic Clothing (with Sizing Help from Tellar.co.uk)
Author: Stylist and brand team at TellarDate: 2025
Metallic clothing has cemented itself as a key statement trend in both daywear and evening fashion. From high-shine silver trousers to liquid-gold gowns, it adds drama, elegance, and energy to your wardrobe. But the challenge with metallics? They’re often rigid, unforgiving in fit, and size inconsistencies between brands are common.
That’s where Tellar.co.uk comes in—your free, honest sizing companion. Whether you're shopping Zara, The Vampire’s Wife, or Mango, Tellar matches your exact measurements to your best-fitting size in over 1,500 brands.
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Where to Buy Metallic Clothing
Here are the best brands and stores to shop metallic styles across budgets—with Tellar-compatible fit support.
1. Zara
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Known for structured metallic blazers, skirts, and trousers.
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Kate Moss wore a metallic suit from Zara in her viral campaign.
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Available in UK stores and online: www.zara.com
💡 Sizing tip: Can run tight across the waist and shoulders. Check your Zara size here:
2. H&M
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Metallic slip skirts, coated trousers, and foil-effect dresses.
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Perfect for trend-led metallics on a budget.
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Shop at: www2.hm.com
💡 Sizes vary across styles. Use the Store Size Lookup for accuracy.
3. Mango
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Offers metallic knits, silver biker jackets, and sequin sets.
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Often includes capsule party collections around holidays.
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Shop: shop.mango.com
💡 Mango sizing varies between collections. Check your Mango fit here:
Tellar’s Kate Moss brand breakdown
4. River Island
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A wide selection of silver crop tops, metallic trousers, and gold bodycon dresses.
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Great for partywear and club-ready looks.
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Buy from: www.riverisland.com
5. ASOS
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Carries over 100 metallic styles across brands including Topshop, ASOS DESIGN, Miss Selfridge, and Lavish Alice.
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Easy filtering and size range up to 30+.
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Shop at: www.asos.com
6. The Vampire’s Wife
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High-end metallic lamé and foil-finish dresses.
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Perfect for formal events and wedding guests.
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Buy online: thevampireswife.com
💡 These dresses run small across the bust and armholes—use Tellar’s guide:
Tellar: The Vampire’s Wife sizing
7. 16Arlington
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London-based designer brand with metallic column gowns, feather trim details, and PVC shimmer pieces.
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Sold at: Net-a-Porter, MatchesFashion, and Selfridges
💡 Tellar supports size predictions for designer brands—use the lookup tool before buying.
8. ROTATE Birger Christensen
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Danish label famous for puff-sleeve metallic dresses.
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Available via: Browns Fashion, Selfridges
💡 They run small! Read the full Tellar fit breakdown:
9. Dima Ayad
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Curve-inclusive designer creating metallic kaftans and eveningwear.
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Shop via: dima-ayad.com
💡 Covered in Tellar’s plus-size brands guide:
Tellar: Where to buy cool plus-size clothes
How to Style Metallic Clothing
1. Let Metallic Be the Star
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Pair silver or gold pieces with neutrals like black, beige, or white.
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A metallic midi skirt with a plain white tee is effortlessly chic.
2. Tone Down with Tailoring
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Match shiny trousers with structured black blazers or coats.
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Ground metallics with classic lines and simple silhouettes.
3. Daytime Shine
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Choose soft metallic knits or satin-sheen finishes for office or brunch wear.
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Wear under a trench coat or styled with flats to keep it subtle.
4. Mix Metallics with Texture
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Combine shine with matte fabrics: think a sequin top and wool trousers.
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Leather, denim, or cotton help balance out the boldness.
📏 Fit Tips from Tellar
Metallics often lack stretch and tend to be tight-fitting, especially at seams and waistbands. Use these Tellar-backed rules:
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If in doubt, size up—especially for tailored metallic pieces.
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Measure accurately with the Tellar measuring tape.
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Don’t guess your size—each brand fits differently. Use:
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✅ Final Take
Metallics deserve a place in every wardrobe—but only if they fit well. Let Tellar.co.uk guide your sizing with zero guesswork. It’s free, easy, and unbiased, helping you buy the right size every time across Zara, Mango, ROTATE, and hundreds more.
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