One of the easiest ways to show your true personality is to show your true style. They say that ‘clothes maketh the man,’ and this is accurate in a broad sense; when you wear what you like and what you’re comfortable in, you’ll be able to be yourself much more easily. This is a good thing; we all need to be ourselves and not pretend to be something we’re not.
Sometimes, however, it’s not just about the clothes we wear but the accessories we pair with our outfits, which relates specifically to jewelry. It can be hard to know how to choose the right jewelry for your outfit, but there are some simple places to start – so read on to find out more about them.
Bring Out Your Best Features
The wonderful thing about beautiful jewelry is that it’s not just for the person who is wearing it to enjoy; other people will like seeing it as well. Although you shouldn’t pick a piece to wear just because you think others will like it, if your style makes other people smile, that has to be a wonderful thing.
When you get dressed, take a good look in the mirror. What could you add to your outfit that would enhance it and bring out your best features so that people notice them? It might be that your nails are looking great, so you opt for rings or these chain bracelets. Perhaps it’s your makeup that’s on point – a necklace or earrings might be right. Or, maybe you want people to focus on the clothes rather than you, in which case a brooch could be a good option.
Match The Occasion
We know that whatever jewelry you wear has to match your outfit and enhance it rather than detract from it, but it also needs to match the occasion you’re getting dressed for. For instance, what you wear for a simple day out or visit the grocery store is likely to be very different from what you’ll wear if you were going to a party or a fancy black-tie event.
This is why you need to look at the occasion and match your jewelry to it. You don’t want to look out of place because you made the wrong choice, and then you’re uncomfortable, so think about this in advance and make your choice early on.
Don’t Overdo It
If you love jewelry and you have a lot of it, it can be tempting to wear lots of different pieces at once. You love each piece separately, so why not together? In truth, layering jewelry can work well, especially when it comes to necklaces or bracelets and bangles – but there is a point where it can become too much.
Rather than trying to wear every piece you own all at once, think carefully about what will really work. If that means just one necklace, that’s fine; it makes sense. If it means wearing multiple bangles, that’s okay too. However, it will depend on the occasion and the outfit, and if you’re not sure where the line is, ask someone for advice.
