14 Ways to Shine This Summer — Day or Night

July 26, 2022

We usually reserve sequins and flashy fabrics for evenings out. But in the midst of an ongoing pandemic, date nights and girls’ nights out aren’t always options. So we have to get creative when it comes to getting our summer sparkle fix. Think sequins and liquid-looking metallics can’t work in the heat? Tom Ford begs to differ. The designer’s entire Spring 2022 collection was sparkle-centric. And the concept actually translates off the runway. Unlike some other questionable seasonal trends. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to shine no matter the time of day. From cropped tops to dresses and even miniskirts, retailers currently have numerous options to offer. There’s even a glitzy pair of flats that’ll literally make any outfit. While mixing metallics works up on the runway, the key to wearing sparkly items during daylight IRL is to only rock one per ensemble. (Save head-to-toe sequins for future special occasions.) If you want to shimmer on a subtle level, look for metallic knit pieces. These fabrics incorporate a touch of sparkle so you can glisten without blinding those around you. Ready to shine? Yeah, we thought so. Simply scroll down to see how to get your summer sparkle on.

Summer Sparkle 2022 Update

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J.Crew Double Tie-Back Metallic Linen Dress, $298 at J.Crew
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Tom Ford Liquid Sequin Tank Top, $973 at FWRD
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Alberta Ferretti Metallic Swirl Print Trousers, $396 at Farfetch
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Zara Metallic Knit Top, $29.90 at Zara
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Missoni Mare Ruched Metallic Crochet-Knit Mini Skirt, $570 at Net-a-Porter
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Lygia & Nanny Lee Graphic-Print Shorts, $91 at Farfetch
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H&M Halterneck Top, $21.24 at H&M
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& Other Stories Metallic Leather Mini Skirt, $249 at & Other Stories
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Aaizél + Net Sustain Asymmetric Metallic Ribbed-Knit Camisole, $134.77 at Net-a-Porter
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Reformation Kezia Knit Top in Raspberry, $88 at Reformation
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Mango Metallic Gown, $59.99 at Mango
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Zara Woven Slingback Flats, $59.90 at Zara
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Oséree Purple Lumière Shorts, $180 at SSENSE
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Zara Metallic Knit Dress, $69.90 at Zara

As passionate about feminism as she is about fashion, Morgan C. Schimminger spends much of her time writing and editing pieces on everything from celebrity style to the fight to keep funding for Planned Parenthood. She earned her bachelor’s degree in English from the University of California at Berkeley and a master’s degree in publishing from Rosemont College. Morgan has contributed to a variety of publications, including StyleBakery, Uptown, metro.pop and Sister 2 Sister. Every week for theFashionSpot, she profiles the Top 10 Best Dressed Celebs and provides a daily dose of stylish stars via Look of the Day.