Accessories can change your whole look – taking an outfit from day to night, casual to dressy, or classic to contemporary. Accessories are a great way to infuse your personality into your style. These tips will help you choose the perfect accessories for any outfit.
How To Choose The perfect Accessories For Any Outfit
1. Start With The Basics
There are a few timeless pieces you need in your wardrobe.
“¢ Earrings: diamond studs and simple hoops or dangly earrings in gold or silver
“¢ Necklaces: string of pearls and a delicate chain
“¢ Bracelets: thick cuff, stacked dangles, and a classic watch
“¢ Bags: black clutch, medium leather bag in a neutral color, and a tote bag or satchel
“¢ Scarves: neutral scarf and one with a strong pop of color
You should also have some trendy pieces in your wardrobe. When it’s time to choose accessories, mix in at least one trendy pieces with a couple of basic pieces.
2. Color Counts
Again, basics are great, however, color is also very important when you are looking for the perfect accessories. As a matter of fact, if you are wearing neutral colors like black, white, grey, tan, almost any color will pair well. However, if you are wearing an outfit that has a lot of color, you want to make sure your accessories compliment the colors and patterns. Choosing one color from the pattern to highlight in your accessories can help to bring an outfit together.
With that being said, avoid wearing too much of one color. A blue dress, blue shoes, and blue bag will make you look like…a blueberry. Haha! Not exactly a winning look. A yellow belt or scarf would give this blue outfit a great pop of color, and you don’t have to limit your shoes to match the color of your bag.
3. Balance Is Key
Try to balance both the amount of perfect accessories you add to your outfit and the size of accessories. If you are wearing a big statement necklace, small or delicate earrings will pair well, and you don’t need to add a scarf to the mix.
When choosing a bag to carry, consider both the size and shape. While you need a bag large enough to hold everything you are carrying, you want to avoid a bag that is so big it overwhelms your look.
In the same fashion, try to identify one accessory that is the star of your look, and don’t let your other pieces compete with it.
4. Check Your Joy
You’ve probably heard of the popular authority on decluttering, Marie Kondo, who instructs people to hold every object in their home and ask themselves if it brings them joy. When you finish putting together a balanced outfit with a mix of basics, complimentary colors, and trendy pieces, take some inspiration from this practice. Moreover, pause in front of the mirror for a minute and ask yourself if your outfit brings you joy. Do you feel comfortable, confident, and happy with what you are wearing? That is the most important thing and how you will truly know you have chosen the perfect accessories!
With that said, what is one accessory you have that goes with every outfit you own?
xoxo,
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