Small but mighty, accessories can truly make or break an outfit. But it can be difficult to know how to add those small touches to take your outfit from good to great.
Luckily, there are some hard and fast rules on how to accessorize. Read on to learn exactly how to make use of your accessories this fall!
Shoes
When it comes to shoes, comfort is key. While you can wear a fashionable pair of stilettos for an hour or two, you might not look so polished if you have to wear them all day!
Make sure to plan for the day as you pick out your shoes. If it’s going to be rainy out, trade out your suede loafers for a pair of rain boots so that you don’t accidentally ruin your favorite shoes!
How to Accessorize for Work
Accessorizing for work involves a little extra brainpower on your part. In a professional environment, you have to be extra careful with how you dress. Even if your workplace doesn’t have a dress code, the way that you accessorize says a lot about who you are.
For example, wearing a massive tiara or diamond necklace to work may turn heads, but probably for the wrong reasons! Sure, you want people to take note of you, but not all attention is good attention. Take the time to make sure your accessories match the environment you’re heading into.
Make a Statement
If you’re not sure where to start when accessorizing, you can never go wrong with choosing one statement piece and building the rest of your outfit around that.
For example, a bright red dress will certainly catch people’s eyes, so it’s best to keep the rest of your outfit accessories simple so as not to distract from the main attraction.
Statement pieces don’t always have to be clothing. If you wear a big statement necklace, you can pair it with jeans and a simple top to keep your outfit balanced.
Balance Is Key
Even though accessories are small, they can easily overwhelm an outfit if you’re not careful.
A good rule of thumb is to think of jewelry and shoes like they’re an article of clothing. They have to match all of the other items you’re wearing to create a balanced outfit.
So, if you’re wearing a bright floral shirt, you can probably choose a simple necklace (or even no necklace at all) to complement your statement shirt. If you’re wearing a plain black shirt, you can dress it up with a statement necklace to add a little bit of zing to your outfit.
Be Prepared
This may be the most important rule of accessorizing. To make your outfits stand out, you have to have the right supplies.
Make sure that your jewelry box is fully stocked and that you have a variety of purses and belts to pair with your shoes. If you feel like you’re wearing the same pair of plain studs over and over again, it might be time to visit Wholesale Sparkle and spice up your collection!
Be Yourself!
It can be tempting to just copy off of what celebrities are wearing these days, but when it comes to accessorizing, don’t forget to trust your gut instinct. If you feel good about what you’re wearing, you’ll look good too. Confidence goes a long way in the fashion world!
To learn more about how to accessorize your outfits, take a look at our other blog posts.
