Accessories 101
Accessories should be a vital part to every girls wardrobe. They can essentially make or break an outfit. They can give pizzazz to an otherwise plain outfit and even make a regular old button up shirt look glamorous.They are the best way to incorporate a new trend and to put a little life into your wardrobe.
Women normally fall into three categories when it comes to accessories. They either:
- Overdo it with lots of jewelry, scarves, and eye catching purses
- Go bare
- Get it just right
Obviously, we want to be in the third category. Those women who "get it just right" know what accessories look good by taking into account scale, color, and how the pieces relate to the overall look. They don't take every piece of jewelry and shove it on their bodies. They know what works and what does not.
Jewelry
Jewelry should be used to highlight your body. Do you have a lovely neckline? Wear a gorgeous, colorful necklace and all eyes will be drawn there. Do you have nice slim wrists? Wear a bracelet to highlight them. If you are going for an elegant look, less is more. Wear one or two pieces of jewelry only. If you are more on the trendy side, go crazy and have fun.
When it comes to jewelry, the size is not of the most importance, but you should still use your common sense. Smaller women should not wear large earrings, a large necklace, and large rings and bracelets. If you have a small frame and you want to wear a large item of jewelry, choose only one item and either leave your other jewelry at home or choose smaller pieces to go with it. Women with large frames can really wear whatever size they want, but larger items of jewelry will look better. (If you don't know what size frame you are, read How to Determine your Frame Size.)
Read How to Wear Jewelry
Purses
Generally, larger women should wear larger items and smaller women should wear smaller items. This rule is especially important when it comes to choosing a purse. Women with larger frames will look plain silly carrying a little purse over their shoulder, no matter how expensive or popular it is. In the same sense, smaller framed women will look weighed down lugging a huge purse over their shoulder.
Read more in How to Choose a Purse
Shoes
How many pairs do you have in your closet? Shoes are one of the most sought after accessories, and for good reason. The right shoe can elevate your outfit from casual to downright sexy. There are many things to consider when choosing which shoe to wear, including your outfit, your style, and even the size of your ankle.
Scarves
You may wonder why scarves look great on some women and horrible on others. The answer lies in body type. Women who are smaller on the upper part of their body can wear scarves around their neck to help balance them out. Women who are "top heavy" look hideous in scarves! If you are not sure which body type you are, read this: Body Types
Smaller framed women look better with more delicate scarves, whereas larger framed women look better with more substantial scarves. There are various ways to tie a scarf and they come in so many different colors and textures! Most women decide not to even bother, (unless it's cold outside) and that is a shame.
Read How to Wear Scarves
Sunglasses
A woman who wears the right shape of sunglasses for her face shape will look instantly stylish. If you have to run an errand, but do not have time to put on makeup, slap a pair of great sunglasses on and you can take on the world.
Read How to Find the Right Pair of Sunglasses for Your Face Shape
Belts
Belts are often thrown on without much of a purpose, other than holding your pants on. Ladies- pay attention. A belt is a really great way to look slimmer and create that coveted "long line" down your body.
Read How to Wear Belts