Accessorizing is a fantastic way to create unique and diverse looks and freshen up your wardrobe. If you don’t usually wear jewelry, or you use the same bag every day, we’ve got some top tips to help you elevate any outfit.
Diversify your collection
Accessories come in all shapes and sizes, and you can buy a huge range of items. From designer sunglasses and bags to cheap belts and bangles, it’s a great idea to diversify your collection to cater to all occasions. You can use accessories to dress outfits up and down and create different looks using the same pieces of clothing. Take a dress from the beach to the bar or a jacket or blouse and trousers from the office to a restaurant, for example. If you have a wide range of accessories, you can mix and match. Swap a cross-body bag, oversized hoops and sunglasses and flat sandals for a clutch, wedges and a belt to smarten up a plain maxi dress in an instant. Team cigarette pants and a fitted blazer with stilettos, pendant earrings and a decadent 2 carat diamond ring for a party or dinner at a luxurious restaurant. Or even opt for flat ballet pumps, simple stud earrings and a fitted belt for work.
Try different looks
We often hear stylists and fashion experts talking about less being more when it comes to accessories, but sometimes, looks you think won’t work actually look great. It’s difficult to know what will suit you or work for an occasion without trying items and pieces for size. Put different accessories together with outfits and see what you think when you look in the mirror. You’ll need to think about which accessories to wear together and how to use them to enhance the ensemble. If you’re wearing a show-stopping dress or a bright color or bold print, for example, you may want to keep the accessories simple. If you’ve got a basic t-shirt and jeans, your accessories can give your outfit personality and flair.
Embrace trends you love
One of the best things about accessories is that they enable you to have fun and experiment with different trends. When you’re shopping or conjuring up ideas for new looks, focus on the trends that you love. Try to avoid buying into trends that don’t suit your style and purchasing products that you don’t like just because they’re on every social media feed or glossy magazine must-have list. If you’re not a fan of a certain color or print, you don’t like a certain shape of bag or style of glasses, or you’re not convinced about the shoe trend du jour, stick to what you do like.
Accessorizing is a fabulous way to refresh your wardrobe, experiment with new trends and add interest to even the most basic, understated outfits. If you’re new to the world of accessorizing, try to diversify your collection to cater to all occasions, try different pieces and looks to see what works and focus on the trends you love.