Thoughts about silver vs. gold hardware?

[stacy_natalie]

So I recently snagged a pair of the new Givenchy shark lock ankle boots in the bright pink color (currently sold out) and the color is so gorgeous, I was thinking of getting a handbag to match. My issue is that the hardware on the boots is silver and it appears the hardware on "matching" bags is gold. I also have the 4G padlock necklace in gold. I am usually a lunatic about matching so this is sort of bothering me - do you think it would look tacky to wear any combination of these items together? I don't mind how the silver looks on the boots but wish either the hardware was gold, or the one on the bags silver to match (though that would still leave dilemma with necklace lol). Thoughts?

 

[stacy_natalie]

Here are some photos. I guess the mini Antigona with lock does have silver and the "stretch" version and hobo have gold. So, do I get the hobo with gold to match the necklace (which I will wear a lot more than the boots) or do I get the one with the silver lock so that it matches the boots and when I do wear together it looks perfect together? Or do I get the stretch which has both gold and a little silver on lock though lock is different? Or am I better off getting regular Antigona in pink without any lock?

 

[randr21]

The bag and shoes in this pink is very statement, so having silver hw "grounds" it. I do, however, agree with what you said about wearing necklace and bag together more than the boots.

Regardless, go with the bag style you like the most. That's the most important imo. Two tone looks interesting, but less classic? May need to see in person.

 

[stacy_natalie]

The bag and shoes in this pink is very statement, so having silver hw "grounds" it. I do, however, agree with what you said about wearing necklace and bag together more than the boots.

Regardless, go with the bag style you like the most. That's the most important imo. Two tone looks interesting, but less classic? May need to see in person.

I saw the mini stretch bag at saks yesterday and overall it was cute but i didn't examine it, just saw it walking by. I would love to see all of them in person but i don't think they had the other 2 in that color (though they did have the hobo with lock in the dark khaki color). Anyway, solid advice. I appreciate it.

 

[stacy_natalie]

The bag and shoes in this pink is very statement, so having silver hw "grounds" it. I do, however, agree with what you said about wearing necklace and bag together more than the boots.

Regardless, go with the bag style you like the most. That's the most important imo. Two tone looks interesting, but less classic? May need to see in person.

I ended up getting a mini Antigona which technically has silver hardware but not much - no lock or anything "extra" so it is more plain looking overall and will match boots but could probably also be worn with other things even if I am wearing gold necklace? Think that might still bother me so not sure but overall, I thought this bag was my best bet. Still haven't used it!