How to Accessorize

Think about the last woman you saw who you thought was especially stylish and put-together. What made her stick out in your mind?

More than likely, that woman stuck out to you because of the way she accented her outfit with accessories. Any fashion expert will tell you that accessories can make or break your look.

So, how can you make sure you’re properly accessorizing your outfit for the best look? Just follow a few simple rules:

1. Wear accessories that match your hair color. Some colors of jewelry will clash with your hair color and complexion and make your outfit look awkward. As a general rule of thumb, blond hair looks good with gold jewelry, brown, red or gray hair looks good with silver and black can wear either.

2. Coordinate your accessories with your outfit and keep with the same color tone in your jewelry. It’ll look more polished.

3. Wear accessories that will accentuate your outfit. For example, wear a scarf with a black dress to look more professional or wear a long necklace to look thinner and taller.

4. Wear different amounts of jewelry for different occasions. Wear only one central accessory if you want to appear professional. For more formal events, it’s appropriate to wear two pieces of high-end jewelry. If you’re looking to have fun, then you can wear several pieces of colorful jewelry to accentuate your outfit.

The most important thing to remember when it comes to accessories is to have fun. Don’t get too bogged down in rules. Wear what makes you feel good: self-confidence is the best accessory you can wear.