Do you have a special activity coming up where you want to look absolutely divine? Add new accessories to your outfit. Want to change a so-so outfit to a knock ‘em dead one? Add dazzling accessories. Don’t have much money to spend on getting new clothes? Change your accessories instead!
To get a feel for what is in style, spend time looking at mail order catalogs or the web site for clothing stores. Pay close attention to the different types of accessories used. See the color combinations used between the clothing and jewelry, shoes, and scarves. Jot down notes on a piece of paper so that you can take the paper with you when you go shopping. Refer to what you wrote to help you in your selection of accessories.
Scooped necklines lend themselves well to necklaces. Make sure that the necklace does not fall on top of the edge of the neckline. If it does, your necklace will invariably slip underneath your neckline and nobody will be able to see it!
If your outfit is a dark, solid color, jazz it up with a bright colored belt. Or, find a scarf to tie at your neck or around your waist.
A fun way to perk up an outfit is to buy a new purse. In addition to being an accessory, a purse is a statement about your personality. Make sure that your are comfortable with the style and color because your purse is very noticeable.
Don’t buy the first accessory that you see. Shop around. Many times you can find something that is less expensive or that you absolutely love more than the first item that you saw.
Some people don’t even consider their sunglasses as part of their outfit. How sad! Sunglasses can be playful, saucy, or chic – and a really cheap way to add pizzazz to an outfit. The same thing goes for hats. From berets to beanies to knit caps, consider adding a stylin’ hat as one of your accessories.