The Power of Accessories

Recently, I have been thinking a lot about fashion and how to make a woman look stylish.

This is a very personal question. What’s stylish to me might be tacky, dull, or crazy for you.

One thing that struck me was how important details are. It’s the flavors, spices, and fragrances of a woman’s clothing that make her unique.

We could both be wearing identical clothes, but the way we style them may make our clothes look completely different. Our different styles will be evident – you’ll be able to tell what mine is and what is yours.

It’s wonderful.

Dressing would be boring without the scents, spices, and details.

What specifics am I referring to? Accessories, of course!

Even one accessory can make a difference.

I’ll show You.

To illustrate my point, I chose women who looked realistic, wearing clothes we all have in our closets. In my ‘after shot,’ I deliberately chose a simple example to show how easily you can accessorize and transform a boring outfit into something more interesting.

The difference is what makes a difference.

Accessories make the difference. Style can be found in the smallest details. Fashion can be subtle, blatantly obvious, or anywhere in between.

It’s personal. That is the most important part. It’s personal. You can express yourself in the way that you want.

Why you should accessorize

• Accessories add interest to an outfit. Accessories can make your business look more interesting.
• Accessories can extend the life span of clothes and outfits. A change of accessories can give an old business a fresh new look. It can also make it feel like it belongs to the family.
• Accessories tie your ensemble together. When clothes are plain or simple, accessories add an interesting touch. Accessories can add character to your outfit and allow you to express your style.
• Accessories can add versatility. You can change your accessories to create a new look.

Accessorizing tips

Add some accessories to your outfits, or even just a few.

Some pundits warn against over-accessorizing. But I see the opposite more often: not enough accessories. Outfits are so safe that they risk becoming boring. They’re bland. These are what I refer to as the “band-aids” of style – clothes that look good but don’t do much for the wearer.

As the wonderful Iris Apfel has so beautifully demonstrated, it is impossible to overdo accessories if they are an expression of your personality.

It’s only natural.

Accessorizing is not something you do just for a special occasion. It’s something that is done every day. Once you’ve mastered the art of adding accessories, it will become second nature.

It’s that simple – without accessories, no outfit is finished. You can’t complete a company until you add accessories. It is only a partially finished canvas.

Wearing at least one piece of accessory is a good idea, no matter how busy your day may be. Even if it’s only you, the keyboard, and the cat, you should consider wearing something.

Accessories can add style and flair to casual ensembles. You don’t always need to add more than one piece of jewelry or addition to a simple outfit.

Accessorizing is the key.

Accessorizing is a great way to make a statement. Find and wear the accessories that suit your style. There is a style for every woman, no matter what her style.

Wearing accessories, which I love, won’t be a good idea if you are earth colors and hand-woven, and I am all red leather and leopard prints. Many women don’t wear accessories because they think it is inappropriate to wear items that another woman would pick.

No, it’s not so.

Wearing only accessories that work for you is the key to successful accessorizing.

Please begin collecting pictures of accessories that you like. Accessories that make you feel.

Accessories that make you happy, that you love to wear, and that say exactly what you want them to.

, I urge you to wear the accessories that you already own.

You have my style challenge.

I’ve set you a style challenge: wear an additional accessory every day to your current outfit. Assess how you feel about the addition (or supplements) throughout the day and decide whether to keep/wear it more, upgrade/renovate, or let it go.

What are the accessories?

What exactly do we mean when we talk about “accessories?” Heaps!

Accessories come in many different types. Think:

• Necklaces
• The following are examples of earrings.
• Bangles
• Bracelets
• Rings
• toe rings
• ear cuffs
• belts
• Neck scarves
• Head scarves
• Body scarves (pashminas, wraps, and other body coverings)
• Hair pins and combs
• Hats
• Brooches and pins

Even these accessories are worth a look:

• Handbags
• Wallets
• Grabs
• Make-up bags, lipstick cases, and other cosmetics.
• Pencil and pen cases
• Pens
• Business card holders
• Cases for spectacles (including driving/reading glasses and sunglasses).
• The spectacles themselves
• umbrellas
• Keyrings
• gym bags
• Drink sleeves
• Shoes
• Tights and hosiery
• Shrugs

Accessories make the difference. Play and have fun with accessories. Get creative to discover what you like.