How to mix gold and silver for harmonious look - Stylist tips
Key fashion colors of 2026 (collage: RBC-Ukraine)
Gold or silver – a question that often confuses even experienced fashionistas. The choice of metal affects not only the overall style of the outfit but also the proportions of the figure and the emphasis on the portrait area.
Ukrainian stylist Olena Shevchenko shared tips on Instagram about which clothing colors to pair with gold and silver to create a harmonious look, reports RBC-Ukraine.
What to wear with gold jewelry
Gold adds softness to the outfit and visually highlights skin tones.
The expert recommends pairing gold jewelry with warm neutrals: cream, ivory, off-white, beige, sand, caramel, cappuccino, and camel.
What to wear with gold (photo: instagram.com/purpur.stylist)
In addition, gold pairs beautifully with dark warm tones and pastels, such as chocolate, dark brown, mustard, warm pink, peach, lemon, khaki, terracotta, burgundy, champagne, salmon, and vanilla.
This approach helps create a cohesive look while also balancing the silhouette, highlighting the key lines of the figure.
What to pair with gold (photo: instagram.com/purpur.stylist)
What to pair with silver jewelry
Silver is traditionally associated with cool tones and a modern minimalist aesthetic.
It pairs well with cool base colors: white, icy white, light gray, graphite, and deep black.
What to pair with silver (photo: instagram.com/purpur.stylist)
For a more striking look, silver can be paired with cool dark and pastel shades: navy, cobalt, electric blue, lilac, sky blue, emerald, fuchsia, deep blue, mint, and pastel green.
This color palette highlights a modern style and adds freshness to any outfit.
How to wear silver (photo: instagram.com/purpur.stylist)
Universal combinations
Both gold and silver work well with classic neutral colors: black, white, taupe, burgundy, light gray, graphite, gray-blue, and dark green. This approach allows for layered accessory styling without disrupting the outfit’s balance.
How to wear both gold and silver (photo: instagram.com/purpur.stylist)
Trends 2026: freedom in metal choice
Fashion experts note that in 2026, trends are increasingly focused on personalizing looks. Gold and silver jewelry can be mixed with each other and paired with various clothing color palettes.
The key rule is to maintain harmony and highlight individual body features, creating visual balance.
This way, the choice of metal and its combination with clothing colors is no longer random. The right mix of gold and silver allows you to create outfits that emphasize not only style but also natural beauty, balancing body proportions regardless of shape or size.
Earlier, we shared the trending colors in 2026 and how to combine them
