Jake PopistFor those who want to take their outfit to the next level without having to add a series of additional layers, jewelry is the perfect way to accessorize and make their outfit stand out from the crowd. However, not everyone is sure how to properly use jewelry to their advantage and they may end up making their outfit look worse rather than better. If you are someone who is looking to add jewelry to your wardrobe but also want to make sure that you are utilizing their jewelry properly, take a look at this brief guide that will give you some valuable fashion tips about adding jewelry to your daily fashion choices!
If you’re unsure of what to wear, keep it simple (and high-quality)
There’s a lot of jewelry out there that is very shiny and eye-catching but this doesn’t mean that you necessarily should wear them to upgrade your outfit. Basic jewelry options such as watches, small earrings, and small but meaningful necklaces are all great ways to make sure that you accessorize well. It is nearly impossible to mess up when you are adding essentials like these to your current outfit.
However, you also have to make sure that every piece you purchase is high-quality. Dull and cheap jewelry may catch people’s eye, but not necessarily in the right way. These types of accessories may end up leaving a stain on your body after you wear them. If you like a piece of jewelry, always make sure that it has been well-made and will last you a long time after your initial purchase.
Mixing and matching is OK — but don’t overdo it
In this day and age, it is fine to layer pieces of jewelry over existing pieces of jewelry. For some people, they are able to successfully do this without letting their outfit disappear behind the layers of jewelry. However, this does not work for everyone and some people add so many pieces of jewelry that the attention is drawn away from the outfit. This is especially true if you are wearing quite a bit of jewelry that is shiny or that contains various jewels. If you are going to mix and match, make sure to keep it light so that you don’t take away from your outfit.
Additionally, it is important to focus on one area of the body when you plan on wearing a lot of jewelry. Although it is fine to wear earrings and other basic items of jewelry when accessorizing, no one will be able to notice what you are wearing if you have two arms full of bracelets, a neck overburdened with necklaces, and large earrings that are trying to steal the spotlight. Stay focused on highlighting one part of the body at a time and letting others simply maintain the basics.
Like your clothes, your jewelry needs to match your outfit
The biggest problem that someone may encounter when they are trying to accessorize is accidentally adding a piece to an outfit that just doesn’t match. For example, if you are going out in a pair of distressed jeans, a tank top, and a leather jacket, a skull head necklace would make sense for this outfit and would make a perfect addition to the overall theme. But if you are going to a gala, you may want to go with a simple string of pearls or something more elegant. No matter what piece of jewelry you choose to wear, aim to match it with your outfit so that it doesn’t distract people from what you are wearing but instead adds style to your look.
Jewelry is a great way to accessorize but if you don’t wear it right, it can quickly turn into a fashion nightmare. If you are looking to add more value to your outfit by accessorizing with jewelry, use the three valuable tips above to begin your fashion styling the right way!
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