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How to Avoid Over Accessorizing

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By Tricia
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Over accessorizing can ruin the perfect outfit. Learn how to accessorize with the right amount of pieces and boldness to create an appealing effect. Here are some great tips on how to accessorize an outfit so that it flatters your figure without overwhelming it.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions
  1. Step 1

    Think of your body in three different sections: from head to neck, neck to waist, and waist to feet. When someone looks at you, these are the main portions that they see. Accessorizing each of these sections properly is extremely important when going for the wow factor.

  2. Step 2

    Think about all of the accessories that could go in one section. From head to neck, there could be a hat, headband, earrings, sunglasses and necklace. From neck to waist: a necklace, bangles, belt and handbag. From waist to feet: a belt, anklet and shoes.

  3. Step 3

    Imagine you have all of these items on, and that they are big and bold. One of the biggest mistakes women make when accessorizing is wearing too many bold and large items in one section.

  4. Step 4

    Choose one significant piece that you would like to wear in each section. For example: a thick, bright headband; a large satchel purse; and yellow wedges with a straw heel.

  5. Step 5

    Make all of the other accessories in each section count, but downplay them. Instead of bold earrings, try simple hoops or studs. Leave out the bulky belt. Stick to one or two thin bangles. Wear only a thin anklet with your wedges. Each of these pieces accents the bolder pieces without competing with them.

  6. Step 6

    Use these tips to avoid over accessorizing and you'll have a great outfit.

Tips & Warnings
  • Measure each outfit individually, keeping these tips in mind but making small adjustments as needed.

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