I can’t stress enough how important accessories are. They can completely change and transform an outfit. But accessories can also be easy to forget since they’re small pieces that add to an outfit. Accessorizing isn’t always about going bold. Sometimes, little and subtle changes are more than enough to complete an outfit. I decided to put together this post about accessories and how they can transform your outfit.
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Less is more (sometimes)
When it comes to accessorizing it can be really easy to go overboard with the whole thing. Before you know it, an outfit can become a bit crowded and overwhelming. And that can take the beauty away from the outfit itself. So, a huge piece of advice is to go easy with accessories, and depending on the outfit, sometimes subtle really is better. Think of subtle minimal jewelry or head accessories. It won’t take the attention away from the rest of the outfit, but it will help to add that little extra an outfit sometimes needs.
This goes without saying, but it is also key to choosing the right outfit and accessories for the occasion. For example, if you’re going on a night out, you can probably get away with wearing cute chunky necklaces, as well as, long earrings. But, if you’re going to a business meeting in the morning, you should probably wear jewelry.
Going bold and colorful can seem a really hard thing to pull off when thinking about accessories. But it really isn’t that hard. If you have bold and colorful accessories then the colors of your outfit must be neutral. And if you’re outfit is colorful then your accessories have to be neutral.Â
Mix & Match
The key to creating an awesome outfit is to mix & match colors properly. Everything is about color, you can transform a boring outfit by adding some color or you can make a colorful outfit look less overwhelming by adding some neutrals.
When starting out, try adding tiny touches of colors to a neutral outfit. Have fun with it and see what colors look the best together and also how much color can you add until it’s too much. For, example, let’s say you have a white dress. Perhaps, you could compliment it with some some tassel hanging earrings in a turquoise color, a subtle gold necklace and a bracelet. If you want to go bold, you could go for a chunky and more colorful necklace.
Mixing & matching can seem hard, but it is easier than it seems. Just have fun with it and experiment with different colors and textures. You’ll get the hang of it soon.
Daily Wears
Daily wears are accessories we wear every day. And without any effort, those accessories complete our outfit. My daily wears are my glasses, my watch, my earrings and my necklace. I literally can’t leave my house without them because I’d feel literally naked. Also, a nice bag is obviously a must, and something us girls can’t leave the house without.
Layering necklaces
This is and will always be my favorite jewelry trend. I’m obsessed with layering necklaces and it always looks sooo good. When it comes to layering you want to play around with lengths. Add a pendant necklace, then a chocker like one and then a cute chain that wouldn’t be as short as a choker but not as long as the pendant and voilà!
Quick Tips
What I like to do is to look for outfit inspiration on Pinterest. I take that inspiration and create an outfit I like with my own clothes. Looking at fashion blogs, Pinterest and Instagram outfits is an easy and free way to learn how to mix and match colors and how to create awesome outfits. I’m not saying you should copy the outfit, but use it as inspiration and create with own outfit and add a personal touch ;).
