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Accessories Street Style: Heavy Metal

Move over plastic baubles, chunky silvers and golds are holding their weight.
By Celia L. Smith and Charlene Coop · Updated October 27, 2020
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Soft & Hard

Soft-meets-hard when pairing an oversized cuff with a small chain bracelet.

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02
Silver Lining

Think outside the jewelry box and mix chunky metals with other accessories like a shoulder bag, shoes or headband.

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03
Cuffed Up

Play-up the gold hardware on your purse with a matching cuff for gladiator-gone-glam style.

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04
On The Surface

Spikes, balls and chains create a cool textured mix of metals.

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05
Textures & Tones

Play with shapes and tones for a graphic touch.

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Sweet Statement

A single piece of arm candy that packs a lot of punch is all you need.

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Bazaar Bangle

Indigenous designs add a worldly feel to any look.

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Earful

Push boundaries with ornate conversation pieces.

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09
Ring Around

Leave no stone un-turned with a ring-filled hand.

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10
Shining Armor

When wearing patterns, clean bold statements are the essential finishing touch.

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Oldie But Goodie

Pieces with an antiqued feel mix well with vintage finds.

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Great Lengths

Layer necklaces of varying lengths for a stylized look.

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Grey Day

Luxe up a casual sweatshirt with a gaudy necklace.

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