The Best Ways to Wear Jewelry
Fashion jewelry can add to the beauty of an outfit, but only when it accentuates the outfit. Jewelry worn incorrectly can create an unappealing appearance and distracts from the outfit rather than accessorizing and improving the outfit. When you can recognize and correct the problem, you improve your style and create an aesthetically pleasing impact with your outfit. Check out our tips below to learn how to do just that!
ONE - Outfits:
Don’t Choose Something that Clashes with your Outfit
A common problem you want to avoid is selecting jewelry that clashes with your outfit. For example, wearing a large necklace with shells, wood or similar bulky designs will not match well with a thin silky blouse. Alternatively, pearls or thin chains do not set off a casual outfit. Wear jewelry with a dramatic impact with casual outfits and opt for a delicate design for more formal or semi-formal attire
Do Match Your Jewelry with your Outfit
Your outfit sets the background and design for your jewelry. When worn correctly, the jewelry adds to the appeal of your overall style and improves the way that your blouse or shirt looks. It draws the eyes to the right location without distracting from your style.
TWO - Metals:
Don’t Wear Clashing Metals
Wearing more than one piece of jewelry, such as earrings and a necklace or a ring with a bracelet, adds to your style. Unfortunately, your jewelry sometimes clashes when you select different metals, stones or beads. Pay attention to the way the metals appear and contrast. If you have any doubts about the way the jewelry looks together, then select one item rather than wearing two or three pieces of jewelry.
Do Wear Similar Metals
Generally, you want to wear similar metals. For example, if you wear silver earrings, then opt for a silver chain and necklace. Avoid clear color differences, like gold and silver, when selecting your jewelry. If you do select a different metal, then select options that match or have similar colors. For example, wear rose gold with yellow gold rather than silver.
THREE - Designs:
Don’t Wear Incompatible Designs
A mismatch style is created when jewelry that differs from the clothing items are worn together. While it can create an interesting look, many looks actually distract from the outfit and the overall feel. In most cases, the mismatch style creates an odd or clashing appearance.
Do Wear Similar Jewelry Styles
Pay attention to the designs of each item before adding it to the outfit. Incompatible designs, such as a large bulky earring combined with a small loop, make the design look odd. When working with a mismatch style, opt for light colors and subtle differences. For example, wear two different stud earrings with the same metals and size. The symmetry adds a classic element and ensures that the mismatch maintains a fashionable appeal without looking uneven or unbalanced. A mismatch style does not work well with most outfits -- instead focus on similar colors, sizes or styles to ensure it looks as beautiful as you imagined.
FOUR - Focal Point:
Don’t Forget the Focal Point
Wearing jewelry incorrectly does not always mean it clashes with the outfit or other pieces. In some cases, the problem stems from the lack of a clear focal point. A focal point is the placement where you want to draw the eyes when talking to others. For example, earrings draw the eyes to the face while a bracelet draws the eyes to the hands and wrists.
Do Focus on a Focal Point
Avoid wearing several large pieces of jewelry at the same time. For example, avoid wearing large dangling earrings with a large necklace. Instead, opt for a single focal point with one piece of jewelry that draws the eyes. For example, wear dangling earrings with a simple chain necklace. The earrings draw the eyes while the simple necklace adds balance to the outfit. Accessories add to your outfit and create a personal style, but only when it does not clash or draw the eyes to multiple areas.
There we have it! With these tips, you'll be accessorizing properly in no time. Select matching jewelry that does not clash with an outfit and creates a balanced appearance for the best impact. Avoid mismatched styles, particularly if you plan to wear more than one piece of jewelry with the outfit. By creating a balanced look and opting for jewelry that matches your outfit, you develop a both personalized and aesthetically pleasing style.
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