Accessories are the best part of any outfit. They can literally take your outfit from how to wow!
When it comes to wearing jewellery particularly, picking the right ones to wear is an art but it’s one you can learn easily. With fashion, there are really no rules but a guide on how to match your accessories to your outfit wouldn’t hurt now would it!
Know The Right Scale
When you’re wearing clothes with bold prints and patterns, a simple accessory like a basic gold or silver chain is best. Wearing bold accessories with clothing that is already busy will make you look tacky. If you’re wearing clothes that are heavily embellished with sequins or stones, it’s best to leave out accessories entirely.
The idea is to have one focal point with your outfit, either your clothing or the accessories. Never both!
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Pay Attention To The Colour
Generally, neutral colours (black, white, brown) look better with coloured accessories. While very colourful clothes should ideally be worn with metallic accessories like gold or silver.
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Match Your Necklace To Your Neckline
Did you know that there are specific necklaces that go with the necklines of your clothes? Wearing the right necklace for the neckline of your clothes actually makes a difference.
Follow this guide below to match your accessories to your outfit like a fashion pro.
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Choose Complementary Accessories
The type of accessories you are wearing should complement each other. For example, costume jewellery could look weird with formal shoes and an evening purse. If you’re dressed formally, it is better to wear metallic accessories. Keep the costumey and colourful ones for your casual outfits.
Also, stick to one tone when wearing metallic accessories if they are separate pieces. For example, gold earrings will look tacky with a silver necklace. But a two-toned necklace (gold and silver) actually looks great.
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Wear One Statement Piece At A Time
If you’re wearing a statement necklace, it’s a good idea to skip earrings or just wear tiny studs. And if you’re wearing statement earrings, it’s better to leave your neck bare. Likewise, if you’re wearing a statement ring you shouldn’t wear other hand accessories e.g. bangles and vice versa.
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Lastly, when matching your accessories to your outfit remember that less is more. Don’t forget there is a thin line between making a statement and looking like a Christmas tree.
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