When it comes to dressing up in winter, I’ve learned that it’s the shoes doing most of the heavy lifting. Truly, I can wear the same top and trousers from day to night, and with one strategic switch of footwear, the entire outfit transforms. That’s why I swear by having a few pairs that offer maximum versatility.

While sleek black slingbacks might seem like the obvious choice, I often find they lack the drama I like to bring to a winter look. Instead, it’s silver heels that I reach for most. They’re festive without feeling novel and, crucially, far more adaptable than you might expect.

Adding a lively, light-catching energy to even the simplest LBD, silver heels offer a level of dimension that other colours rarely match. And although they might not feel like a traditional neutral, they behave like one, working well with so many of the tones that dominate a winter wardrobe.

This week, Kerry Washington made my case, stepping onto the red carpet in a black two-piece and a glimmering pair of silver heels. Where black shoes would have felt predictable, and a bright colour—red, for instance—might have read as a touch contrived, Kerry’s silver pair brought personality and shine while still feeling completely cohesive.

A sleek yet statement-making shoe choice, silver heels deliver far more impact than their classic counterparts. So yes, I’m recommending them to anyone looking to revitalise their winter footwear rotation. If you’re on the same page, keep scrolling to discover my edit of the best silver heels to shop now.

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Though Kim Kardashian certainly took home the trophy for best naked dress at the Met Gala this year—showing up in Marilyn Monroe's Jean Louis dress from John F. Kennedy's 45th birthday party guaranteed her that title—a handful of other attendees are still vying for a similar but not entirely identical accolade. That is, the one for the best next-to-naked look. And trust me—it's a close race. 

Even from the very beginning of the Met Gala red carpet, we could see that all-black, all-lace looks would be one of if not *the* top trend of the night, with Vanessa Hudgens, who co-hosted Vogue's livestream, arriving early in a gothic getup by Moschino. From there, we spotted Maude Apatow in Miu Miu, Karlie Kloss in Givenchy, and Phoebe Dynevor in Louis Vuitton, all wearing similarly sheer, black ensembles for the evening's event. But wait; there were more. 

Keep scrolling to see every celeb who walked the 2022 Met Gala red carpet dressed in black (lace). 

WHO: Bella Hadid

WEAR: Burberry

WHO: Dakota Johnson

WEAR: Gucci

WHO: Phoebe Dynevor

WEAR: Louis Vuitton

WHO: Vanessa Hudgens

WEAR: Moschino dress; Jimmy Choo shoes

WHO: Kerry Washington

WEAR: Tory Burch

WHO: Maude Apatow

WEAR: Miu Miu dress; Cartier jewellery

WHO: Karlie Kloss

WEAR: Givenchy

Coming up: Hailey Bieber Basically Wore a Wedding Dress to the Met Gala, and We're Obsessed

It's finally here: The 2017 award season officially kicked off last night with the Golden Globe Awards. While the Oscars may be the crème de la crème of award shows, we're quite partial to the Golden Globes because it brings together our favourite actors and actresses from both television and film. (In other words, we don't need to pick between our obsession with La La Land and our Stranger Things infatuation.)

This year, the nominees are especially talented (and insanely stylish!). We're talking Emma Stone, Natalie Portman, Ruth Negga, Kerry Washington, Amy Adams and more. Could it get any more A-list than that? Portman, for one, looked stunning in a Prada gown while Washington turned heads in a Dolce & Gabbana number. But that's just the tip of the iceberg—below, we've rounded up every single best dressed attendee at tonight's show.

Click through to see the most memorable looks from the 2017 Golden Globe Awards.

WHO: Emma Stone

WEAR: Valentino Haute Couture custom gown.

WHO: Natalie Portman

WEAR: Prada green silk-cady gown embellished with an empire waistline, flared skirt, and crystal embroidery; Tiffany & Co. jewelry. 

WHO: Ruth Negga

WEAR: Louis Vuitton dress; Fred Leighton cuff designed with Gemfields Mozambican rubies. 

WHO: Amy Adams

WEAR: Tom Ford grey anthracite sequinned strapless evening gown. 

WHO: Michelle Williams

WEAR: Louis Vuitton dress.

WHO: Felicity Jones

WEAR: Gucci nude-and-pink silk tulle gown with black beaded trompe l’oeil detail, crystal bow, and black lace floral trim.

WHO: Thandie Newton

WEAR: Monse gown; Jimmy Choo Holly Platform Sandals. 

WHO: Millie Bobby Brown

WEAR: Jenny Packham dress; Sophia Webster shoes.

WHO: Sarah Paulson

WEAR: Marc Jacobs gold lace-embellished long-sleeve open-back gown with rolling waves of sparkling gold and silver sequins. 

WHO: Zoe Saldana

WEAR: Gucci pale pink–and-scarlet silk chiffon gown with asymmetrical tiered ruffled skirt and blush satin bow.

WHO: Tracee Ellis Ross

WEAR: Zuhair Murad Couture strapless cage dress in greige with exaggerated hip detail. 

WHO: Jessica Chastain

WEAR: Prada light blue silk-wool column gown accented with a deep-V neckline and cascading sequin, baguette and crystal fringe embroidery.

WHO: Mandy Moore

WEAR: Naeem Khan dress; Neil Lane jewellery. 

WHO: Kerry Washington

WEAR: Dolce & Gabbana dress; Sophia Webster shoes. 

WHO: Evan Rachel Wood

WEAR: Altuzarra custom tuxedo with satin accents, waistcoat and silk blouse. 

WHO: Nicole Kidman

WEAR: Alexander McQueen S/S 17 silver wave shipwreck sequin embroidered ivory gown with distressed tulle train. 

WHO: Gina Rodriguez.

WEAR: Naeem Kahn dress; Chopard jewelry. 

WHO: Emily Ratajkowski

WEAR: Reem Acra dress; H.Stern stars earrings in 18K noble gold with diamonds and genesis rings in 18K noble gold with diamonds. 

WHO: Sienna Miller

WEAR: Michael Kors Collection custom white beaded silk-crêpe gown. 

WHO: Reese Witherspoon

WEAR: Versace dress; Tiffany & Co. jewelry. 

WHO: Blake Lively

WEAR: Atelier Versace custom black velvet gown with chainmail accents encrusted with Swarovski crystals. 

WHO: Brie Larson

WEAR: Rodarte hand-beaded and draped crimson silk tulle gown with Swarovski crystals.

WHO: Naomie Harris

WEAR: Tiffany & Co. jewellery. 

WHO: Viola Davis

WEAR: Michael Kors collection dress; Harry Winston Secret Combination Diamond Hoop Earrings and Carpet Diamond Bracelet. 

WHO: Sarah Jessica Parker

WEAR: Vera Wang Collection light ivory silk faille plunging V-neck gown with draped skirt and sleeves and jeweled belt detail; Fred Leighton jewelry. 

WHO: Sofia Vergara

WEAR: Zuhair Murad Couture F/W 16 dress.

WHO: Drew Barrymore

WEAR: Monique Lhuillier ombré metallic Art Deco sunburst-embroidered cape-sleeve sheath dress; Harry Winston jewellery. 

WHO: Jessica Biel

WEAR: Elie Saab Haute Couture sleeveless deep-V neckline gown with black velvet bodice and mini checkerboard print skirt set with sequins, embellished with flowers in silk mousseline, sequins, crystal stones, silk threads, and beads; Salvatore Ferragamo shoes. 

WHO: Janelle Monáe

WEAR: Armani dress; Giuseppe Zanotti heels; Forevermark jewelry. 

WHO: Winona Ryder

WEAR: Viktor & Rolf dress.

WHO: Chrissy Teigen

WEAR: Marchesa metallic lace fishtail gown with halter neck, sculptural peplum, and floral embroidery; Jimmy Choo Carmen clutch. 

WHO: Issa Rae

WEAR: Christian Siriano custom gown; L'Dezen by Payal Shah diamond earrings. 

WHO: Hailee Steinfeld 

WEAR: Vera Wang Collection custom lavender hand-draped French tulle A-line off-the-shoulder gown with draped sleeve accents; Forevermark Diamonds jewellery. 

WHO: Claire Foy

WEAR: Fred Leighton jewelry. 

WHO: Kristen Wiig

WEAR: Reem Acra dress. 

WHO: Gal Gadot

WEAR: Mugler dress. 

WHO: Octavia Spencer

WEAR: Laura Basci navy suit; Lorraine Schwartz jewelry. 

WHO: Annette Bening

WHO: Priyanka Chopra

WEAR: Ralph Lauren dress; Lorraine Schwartz jewelry. 

WHO: Anna Kendrick

WEAR: Vionnet dress.

WHO: Lola Kirke

WEAR: Chopard jewelry. 

WHO: Lily Collins

WEAR: Zuhair Murad Couture dress.

WHO: Olivia Culpo

WEAR: Zuhair Murad Couture dress; Rubeus Milano clutch. 

Which look is your favourite? Tell us in the comments below!

Los Angeles tends to be largely overlooked when it comes to its contributions to the fashion community--but not last night! Daily Front Row hosted the first-ever Fashion Los Angeles Awards (which the publication has playfully dubbed the FLAs), honouring a number of designers and other style influencers for their contributions to Hollywood fashion.

Moschino's Jeremy Scott received the Womenswear Designer of the Year award, Calvin Klein's Italo Zuccheli won for menswear, Christian Louboutin won for shoes, Gigi Hadid took home the Model of the Year award, and many more. Some of Hollywood's brightest fashion stars showed up to honour their cohorts, and they lit up the red carpet with some fabulous wardrobe choices.

Keep scrolling to see our favourite looks from the evening!

Rihanna in Moschino

Nicole Richie in Alfredo Villalba and Kwiat jewels

Gigi Hadid in Calvin Klein and Stuart Weitzman

Drew Barrymore in Zara top, Milly skirt, and Dior clutch

Miley Cyrus in Moschino

Katy Perry in Moschino

Do you agree with our picks? Tell us your thoughts in the comments below!

Here at Who What Wear, one of our most rewarding tasks is solving your celebrity-outfit mysteries. Whether it's finding out who made Kerry Washinton's floral gown or tracking down where you can buy Kate Moss' covetable bag, we're more than happy to put on our sartorial detective hats and work relentlessly to uncover all the need-to-know details about some of your favorite looks. We've done just that for today's slideshow, so sit back, relax, and enjoy today's edition of What Was She Wearing: Answers, featuring five truly inspirational outfits!

Vintage coat

Saint Laurent top

Siwy jeans

Saint Laurent Classic Duffle 12 Bag ($2650)

Balenciaga boots

Get The Look:

Helen Kaminski Nina Wide Brim Trilby Hat ($295)

Mango Animal Print Faux Fur Coat ($60)

French Connection Kerrigan Ankle Boots ($189)

Image courtesy of Splash News

Maria Lucia Hohan Estella Dress (price upon request)

Jennifer Behr headband

Katerina Maxine ring

Norman Silver diamond cluster earrings

Lemaresca clutch

Christian Louboutin heels

Get The Look:

Nasty Gal Bernice Mesh Bustier ($60)

Modcloth Va Va Voluminous Petticoat ($60)

Kate Landry Striated Box Clutch ($39)

Nine West Flax Stilettos ($40)

Image courtesy of Getty Images

Strenesse coat

Zara sweater

Zac Posen dress

Philip Plein necklace

Jimmy Choo clutch

Jimmy Choo Anouk Suede Pumps ($575)

Get The Look:

Hope Blazer Coat ($591)

Forever 21 Metallic Coated Sweater ($25)

American Apparel Mid-Length Accordion-Pleat Skirt ($52) in Crème

Bauble Bar Smokey Tudor Bib ($66)

Sam Edelman Danielle Suede Pumps ($50)

Image courtesy of Getty Images

Louise Goldin Dino Sweater ($1000)

Acne Lee Tuxedo Trousers ($370)

Acne Meara Clutch ($520, similar style here)

Brian Atwood Rosaline Heels ($795)

Get The Look:

Vince Textured V Neck Sweater ($320)

J.Crew Café Capri Pants ($90)

CAFé'NOIR Platform Sandals ($101)

Image courtesy of Billy Farrell Agency