How to Accessorize an Outfit Easily

Jewelry and accessories can make or break an outfit or the look your going for. Jewelery trends change constantly. There are certain tips and tricks to enhance your features using jewelry. Here are ideas and tips that help bring out your natural features using accessories and jewelry.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

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   Be practical and consider your activity. Heavy, dangly earrings and ten bangle bracelets are probably not a good choice for a crazy dance party nor outdoor hiking. Reserve large pieces for events when you're not going to be extraordinarily active. You don't want to loose or break anything thing. You also don't want to be a distraction. You want to go for "glamorous" not "over done".

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   Wear just one bold piece of jewelry to make a statement. Make sure your other pieces are toned down and not so over powering. It should compliment the rest of style, not weigh it down. Example, a big flashy bracelet should be paired with simple ring, and smaller earrings.

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   Necklace lengths can be the tricky and hard to figure out. Should it be lower, or higher? Chokers are fantastic with strapless dresses and tops. Open collar and boat-neck tops look great with a chunkier, shorter necklace. Turtlenecks and tunics are best with a longer pendant or a long string of beads.

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   Make sure your jewelry matches the environment you will be in. Example, a flashy choker is not okay for an office, instead go with subtle earring studs and a soft necklace. A set of conservative pearls is probably not the best choice for rock concert. Pair your jewelry to the occasion.

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   Wear jewelry to feature your face shape. If you're petite, a large piece (or worse, lots of large pieces) would detract rather than attract. If you want to wear a bold piece, try a large cocktail ring or bracelet instead of a necklace or earrings. If you're a plus-sized gal, turn it up and wear large, splashy pieces. Dangly earrings can elongate your face shape, while studs can help draw more attention to the center of your face.

Tips & Warnings

• Be proud, and rock your jewelry!!
• Be sure your rings are sized properly to avoid them falling off. If you can't afford to get it re-sized, you can buy "ring guards" which will help it fit around your finger.
• Make sure your jewelry color matches your outfit color. Never mix gold & silver together.
• Try color in your necklaces!! Instead of going for the usual silver or gold, try a nice flashy color.
• If you have sensitive skin, always buy hypo-allergenic jewelry that does not contain nickel. Nickel causes many people to break out and have rashes and skin irritation.

[brantsbabe]

on 12/24/2008 Thanks for the jewelry wearing advice. Great article.