Accessories are everywhere, they are the cherry on top of every outfit. They range from fun earrings and necklaces to traditional cultural wear. Accessories have been around since human civilization.Whether it was for protection or to show royalty and riches, people have made accessories a staple in their day-to-day wear.
Making or breaking an outfit!
Belts, bags and big earrings. These are all contributing factors to elevating your outfits. Having a statement piece in an outfit like a sparkly bag or vintage belt can turn a basic outfit into high fashion instantly. With the rise of the model off duty look, the line between classic and cool can be blurry. Accessorizing an outfit can look like adding chunky jewelry, using ribbon for your shoelaces, attaching bows to a purse, choosing a sleek pair of sunglasses, or a headband instead of pushing your hair behind your ears. Accessories are an essential part of an outfit, it’s not just about the clothes. Expressing yourself through accessories can put a personal touch to every look.
Exploring your accessory haven: where to find them?
Accessorising is easy, knowing where to look for it, now that’s challenging. When picking accessories you want things that not everyone is going to have. Expression through jewelry is a great way to make an outfit more fun but jewelry can be expensive. Your local thrift store is always an extraordinary place to find cheap unique finds. Accessories don't end with jewelry, instruments like bags or hair clips are always a sure way to catch someone's eye. Looking in your
parents closet is a hack that proves itself useful when searching for these. You could have vintage gems hiding just down the hall collecting dust. When in doubt, you can buy whatever’s trending from the hottest designer but that’s never any fun is it? Look for accessories everywhere, make up your own! The best finds are the ones that have a personal touch.
Accessorize like a pro:
With adding a personal touch it’s hard to feel like you’re doing it right, especially when there are so many celebrities that look so effortless doing it. Finding a style that works for you can boost not just your outfit but your confidence. Finding a signature accessory is a perfect way to please yourself with your look. For example, Jane Birkin and her bags or Karl Lagerfeld and his sunglasses. You can portray who and whatever you want with accessories! Stacking different types of jewelry can give a maximalist vibe to an outfit. Finding what colours feel best with your skin tone can also make you look more put together. Try different golds and silvers and choose whatever one brightens you up and makes you feel good! There are so many different ways to find the perfect fit, allow yourself to play around until you do.
Accessorizing is easy when you let yourself experiment, fashion is all about using your outerwear to express who you are and pleasing yourself. So while using these tips as inspiration, accessorize however you want to even if the trends don’t agree.
