What is the one sure-fire way to inject personality, style and individuality into your latest outfit? If you answered accessorizing, you’d definitely be right. There are so many positives to accenting your outfit with a few well chosen pieces – from jaunty silk scarves to brightly coloured bracelets and beautiful bags, accessories offer us a chance to showcase the latest trends without investing in clothes which may lose their appeal when fashion moves on. Accessories can add a luxury designer touch to an affordable outfit, or introduce a pop of colour when you’re wearing neutrals. If your wardrobe is due a style refresh, buying new accessories is an easy way to update without paying out for a huge heap of new clothes. Building up a collection is great fun, and storing your accessories also doesn’t have to take up heaps of room, so it’s a hobby that most of us can indulge in.
Mix Your Metals Up
A really fun way to add a point of difference to your look is to mix up gold, silver and rose gold details. Gone are the days where taste dictated that everything had to match – clashing looks modern and fresh. Warm-toned metals can really pop when you pair with them a blast of silver – think a bold silver cuff contrasted with that vintage gold metal watch. Dig heirloom pieces out of retirement and use a specialist like Ron Gordon Watch Repair to bring them back to full glory. Or try a stack of delicate necklaces in mixed metals to complement a simple silk blouse or plain tee.
Add Impact With A Necklace
Necklaces are a super easy way to punch up a look and really add personality. Whether you like big, bold statement designs or simple pretty pendants, the selection is huge. And necklaces can also give your body confidence a boost too. Different lengths can alter the look of your silhouette. One trick to look instantly slimmer is to add a long necklace which hits just below the bust – this has the effect of streamlining and making you appear taller and leaner.
Default To Shoes
With some outfits, it’s instantly obvious what’s missing, but with others, it can be hard to know what to add. Take winter, when we tend to be wrapped up in thick sweaters like oversized roll necks, which don’t allow necklaces and bracelets to shine. Turn to shoes in these moments to help you make an impact. A pair of ankle boots in a rich maroon or a pop of mustard yellow, or in a special fabric like glittered velvet or mirrored leather shoes can add an amazing punctuation to a darker winter outfit.
Go Delicate
Accessories don’t always have to be shouty to work well. You should also build your collection of simpler, delicate pieces – plain stud earrings, dainty necklaces and simple bracelets can provide a sophisticated accent when an outfit has a statement piece that needs the limelight. Jewelry shouldn’t overpower your outfit, so make sure you have some options which are more low-key for those times where you wear a busier top or a patterned dress.
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