Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Know what to do and what not to do
• Method 2 of 3: Choosing Accessories
• Method 3 of 3: Try different looks
• Tips
• Warnings

Decorating with jewelry, belts, scarves and more can be simple or extraordinary. Take a little black dress and add a studded necklace and metal heels, and voila, you've changed your look from plain to edgy urban chic. Swap out your necklace and heels with a string of pearls and a pair of stylish low-cut shoes and you're ready for an important business dinner.Learning the basic rules of accessorizing will help you bring out the best features of your wardrobe.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Know what to do and what not to do

1. 1 Wear several well-chosen accessories at the same time. Many people make the mistake of putting on all the accessories they have at once. When it comes to accessories, less is usually more. If you wear jewelry, a watch, a scarf, a hat, and sunglasses, no accessory will stand out and your look will end up being sloppy. Choose a few accessories that complement your outfit, or highlight an element that will look your best.
   • Wearing a full set of jewelry - earrings, necklaces, bracelets, rings - can overwhelm your look. Try wearing either earrings or a necklace instead of both, and limit the number of rings you wear at the same time.
   • If you wear a lot of different accessories, make sure they don't compete for attention. Compare your metals and colors to make your accessories look like they were chosen with intent. For example, you could wear large gold hoops, a colorful scarf in warm colors, and a gold watch for a more organic look.
2. 2 Combine bold accessories with simple clothing. Neutral clothing can be completely transformed by adding a few bold accessories. If you have a lot of neutral colors in your wardrobe, such as black, white, beige, olive or navy, accessories give you the chance to play with interesting colors and make your outfits stylish. The advantage of neutral colors is that they look great with most other colors, so you don't have to worry too much about matching your accessories with your outfit. Here are some ways to use bold accessories to add some life to your neutral outfits:
   • Pair a thin red or hot pink belt with a black or navy dress.
   • Wear a flashy orange or yellow scarf or shoes with khaki or olive green clothing.
   • Brighten up your white blouse with a colorful, catchy necklace or large drop earrings.
3. 3 Avoid overly similarities. It can be tempting to pair a blue polka dot dress with matching blue earrings, a blue necklace, and blue shoes. However, the combination in this sense can sometimes look a little old-fashioned or childish. Adding a few unexpected but surprisingly beautiful accessories to your outfit shows your creativity and sparks your interest in clothing.
   • Use the color wheel to help you come up with interesting color combinations that perfectly complement each other. For example, if you are wearing a purple shirt, try adding something mustard or lemon to your look instead of adding purple to your look. Since yellow is opposite purple on the color wheel, your outfit will be eye-catching.
   • Wear colors with black and white. If you are wearing a black and white floral top, then you can add a bright blue medium beaded necklace and cute blue earrings to the outfit.
   • While overly color matching is generally unwise, it can also be a lot of fun if you do it deliberately. Wearing red pants, a top with red glasses, and a red scarf can look vintage and chic. Your monochrome look will be eye-catching.
4. 4 Wear clothes that match the color of your outfit as best as possible. If you're wearing a colorful outfit, accessories can add interest by emphasizing one of the subtle colors. For example, if you have a black dress with a small floral pattern, you can wear ceramic bracelets that match the green leaves of the flower.Emphasizing one color makes an outfit tucked and elegant.
   • You can also use accessories to tie two seemingly inappropriate pieces of clothing together. Choose an accessory that separates the colors of both garments, such as a scarf that catches pink in your blouse and beige in your pants. Now your outfit looks as if each item was chosen thoughtfully, and not just randomly.
5. 5 Balance the size of your items. If you're wearing a pair of large, dangling earrings, don't pair them with a huge, flashy accessory. Your look will be more balanced if you wear a smaller necklace (or don't wear necklaces at all) so that your face isn't cluttered with a lot of large jewelry. Be aware of the size of your various accessories when deciding what to wear together.
   • Accessories can also be used to balance the details on your clothing. If you are wearing a blouse with interesting embroidery near the collar, you would not want to wear a large scarf to hide it. Instead, choose a thin chain that will accentuate but not hide the details you want to show.
   • Let one thing be the star of your look. If you're happy to put on the adorable new hat you just bought, don't wear your bold new belt at the same time.
6. 6 Choose things that highlight your features. Accessories give you the opportunity to bring out the best in your face and body. With well-chosen accessories, your eyes can look bigger, your neck slimmer, or your ankles more defined. For example:
   • Wear large hoop earrings to accentuate the curve of your cheekbones.
   • Wear tall shoes to lengthen your legs.
   • Wear a scarf that matches your eyes to make them look brighter.
   • Wear a delicate chain to draw attention to your collarbones.
7. 7 Use bold makeup as an accessory. Whether you're wearing a flashy red lipstick or accentuating your eyes with a liner to create a vintage feline look, you probably don't need too many accessories to complete the look. Let the makeup itself be an accessory. Just make sure the colors you choose complement the colors in your outfit and help complete your look. Here are a few other unexpected items that might be considered accessories:
   • Nail polish and nail art
   • False eyelashes
   • Tattoos
   • Glasses and colored contact lenses
   • Hair extensions or curls

Method 2 of 3: Choosing Accessories

1. 1 Adapt your accessories to your corporate identity. There are endless options for accessories and it can be difficult to limit your choices. If you're just getting started with your accessory collection, start by choosing a few pieces that match your current style. Once you get used to the accessories, you can start choosing and experimenting with more daring pieces that are not typical for you. Here are a few basic things you might want to add to your shopping list:
   • Earrings: silver or gold rings, jeweled studs and a few interesting pairs of numbers hanging down.
   • Necklaces: a chic silver or gold chain, a string of pearls and a bold, prominent necklace.
   • Scarves: A neutral scarf that goes with everything and a few bold scarves to show your personality.
   • Belts: classic leather belt, wide bold and elegant slim belt.
   • Hair accessories: massive hairpins, a headband or two, and if the hat is yours, then the sun hat is the take.
2. 2 Find inspiration in magazines and blogs. When deciding what accessories to buy, look at fashion magazines and blogs for great ideas. Look for inspiration from people who have tastes similar to yours, or clothes that are similar to your wardrobe.
   • Please note which accessories are compatible. What colors and textures go together?
   • Most magazines and blogs provide information on where things are from, so you can buy them for yourself.
3. 3 Look for fashion accessories at thrift stores and stock stores. Accessories are fun because they give you the freedom to wear all the latest trends without breaking the bank. If you see an accessory that you like, chances are there are fakes in different price points. Instead of spending your money on something that is likely to go out of style next season, look for less expensive versions of accessories that you like.
4. 4 Invest in classic items. There are some classic accessories that are worth spending more money on. If you are absolutely confident that you will be wearing an accessory frequently, buying a higher quality item can be a good investment. For example, a pair of diamond stud earrings are likely to be worn frequently and might be worth getting an expensive item. When deciding if an item is worth splurging on, ask yourself the following questions:
   • Will it stay in vogue forever, or is it the hobby of the season?
   • Does this fit with most of my wardrobe, or will I struggle to find an outfit to wear it with?
   • Is it made with high quality materials (like sterling silver or 14k gold) or is it highly prized simply because it's a name brand?
5. 5 Choose accessories that match your complexion. Accessories will look their best if they accentuate your natural colors, whether you have warm or cool skin, hair and eye tones. If you have a warm skin tone, earth tones and gold tones will look better. For a colder complexion, opt for jewelery tones and go for silver over gold.
   • To find out if your skin tone is warm or cold, wear a silver bracelet on one wrist and a gold bracelet on the other, or hold silver and gold jewelry in front of your eyes. Which metal looks best on your skin and makes your eyes sparkle? If your tones are warm, it will be gold. If cold, it will be silver.
   • No matter what skin tone you have, accessories can be a fun way to play with colors you don't normally wear. If you never wear peach color on your face because it makes your features fuzzy, try wearing peach low-cut shoes or a peach belt. This way, you can enjoy the color even if it doesn't match your tone.
6. 6 Consider accessories beyond the obvious. Anything you wear on your body can be used as an accessory. An umbrella or parasol can be used as an accessory to a dress. You can also use a tattooed sleeve, feather boas, pins, gloves, veils, key rings, chains hanging from belt loops, and caramel necklaces. Be creative!

Method 3 of 3: Try different looks

1. 1 Use accessories to create a fun yet business-like and friendly outfit. If you work in an office, you might find a way to show personality while still looking professional. Accessories are the perfect way to express your style in a tasteful, office-appropriate way. Decorate any basic office neutral outfit with the following accessories:
   • Stud earrings. As long as they don't hang too low, most earrings are office-appropriate. If you have an important meeting, you can go with classic silver, gold, or diamond stilettos, but add a different color to the look for each day.
   • Stylish glasses. Black glasses or glasses in the color of a tortoise shell, in the style of a pilgrim, will make you elegant and stylish in the office.
   • Colorful low-cut shoes or low heels.
2. 2 Give your regular clothes an extra edge. With the right accessories, you can turn a standard set - sweater and pants - into something rockstar-inspired. In fact, the juxtaposition of the two images is all the more interesting and fun. To highlight your basic sweaters, shirts, or blouses, wear this:
   • Mixed metal decorations. Try a set of gold and silver bracelets.
   • Studded jewelry. Wearing jewelry with thick metal rivets or small spikes shows the world that you are acting decisively.
   • Bold eye makeup. Apply black eyeliner and create a smoky look that matches your gothic jewelry.
   • Motorcycle boots. They look good when paired with a dress or jeans.
3. 3 Create a bohemian beach look. The place where you live may be completely landlocked, but that doesn't mean you can't look like you've just spent a day at the beach. Try these accessories for a free and fresh look:
   • Colorful beaded necklaces or earrings.
   • A transparent, light colored scarf that can be used for sun or wind protection.
   • Great pair of sunglasses.
   • Rings with natural stones.
4. 4 Dress for a classy event. Whether you're heading to an awards ceremony, formal wedding, or any other event where you want to look your best, keep your accessories elegant and simple. These accessories go well with evening or cocktail dresses:
   • A string of pearls, diamonds and other precious stones.
   • Drop or stud earrings to match your necklace.
   • A thin tennis bracelet or a simple chain.

Tips

• Wear clothes that adorn you.
• If you've grown out of an accessory like a shoe or a hat, you shouldn't leave it in your closet forever. Donate it to charity. Other people can use it!
• If you want your accessories to stand out, wear silver stud earrings and red necklaces and bracelets. But if you want them to blend in, wear long silver earrings or blue studs with blue or silver bracelets and earrings.
• You don't have to spend a lot of money to get some cool jewelry! Try buying used ones.
• Use opposites! For example, if you're wearing a green top and black skinny jeans, don't be afraid to wear a pair of green sneakers and a black hat! Don't be afraid to mix things up a bit!
• Try to make your jewelry compliment your clothes. For example, if you are wearing blue jeans and a shirt with blue and purple stripes, then you should emphasize purple.

Warnings

• Remember, don't go overboard with accessories! You don't have to wear everything at once.