It doesn’t matter whether you’re painting a house, writing a report, or cooking a meal – the finishing touches will always be the difference between ‘hmm that’s nice’ and ‘oh my goodness that’s amazing’. When it comes to what we wear it’s no different. Adding the right accessories, in the right place will always take you from nice to amazing.
Some might say it doesn’t matter what others think, and I’d be inclined to agreed. But when you can look in the mirror and see yourself put together so well that it makes you go ‘dang I look good!’, it fills you with a confidence that can allow you to take on the world and everything it would throw at you.
So, let’s talk about bringing the finishing touches to your look.
When accessorising there are a few main areas to consider. There’s the face, neck, and shoulder area. The most common accessories for this would be glasses, earrings, necklaces, and scarves. While makeup isn’t technically considered an accessory it can also serve well in this area too.
The waistline/mid-section. The most obvious accessory to consider for this area would be belts. But we should also remember that our hands and wrists fall into this area as well – so we can also consider bracelets, rings, watches, handbags and maybe even gloves if the occasion calls for it.
Then there’s the feet. In this area it’s all about the shoes and hosiery (including socks).
While choosing the right accessories can seem like a bit of a challenge to start with, once you get the hang of it, it becomes second nature. Here’s a few tips to help you get started.
- Think about the colour of your accessory and how it works with your outfit. Does it blend or does it pop. Either option is fine when used thoughtfully. For example, if you’re wanting to appear taller consider matching the colour of your hemline to the colour of your hosiery and shoes.
- Be wise with size. When choosing an accessory to wear consider the size of the canvas you are placing it on. If your silhouette is more petite be careful of over-sized items and visa-versa. Try to choose pieces that bring balance to your figure’s proportions.
- Lastly, every accessory has a purpose. They can be used to draw attention to something you wish to highlight or to draw attention away from something you wish to camouflage. For example, if you’re wanting to define your waistline a well-placed belt can quickly take you from fine to fabulous.
Once you get your head around these it’s all about trying things out. Have some fun and find what works for you. Before you know it, you’ll be rocking those finishes touches and living with a fully confident you!
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