Which inconspicuous accessories can enrich the overall look?
The Charm of Accessories
An ordinary piece of clothing may not have many decorations or dazzling colors, but sometimes it’s because of the appropriate accessories, such as a glowing necklace, an elegant pair of earrings, or a unique hat, that can instantly make the whole person look more charismatic and visually striking.
The magic of accessories is that they can transform our outfits from ordinary to outstanding. Let me share with you some accessories that can enhance the overall look.
Necklaces
Compared to other jewelry, necklaces have a larger area and are closer to the face, making them the most prominent accessories.
Short necklaces that are suitable for summer can also be worn in autumn. For V-neck or wide-necked tops in autumn, short necklaces are a good choice, but pay attention to the material.
Metal necklaces with unique designs are always a good choice and are not picky about body types.
In autumn, when we wear sweaters or darker clothes, you can choose a long gold sweater chain to create a slim V-shaped silhouette and achieve a slimming effect. Of course, you can also choose long necklaces if you have a short neck.
But be mindful of the material choice. Thin sweaters can be paired with delicate necklaces, but for thicker autumn and winter clothes, especially those with unique designs, long and thin necklaces may not hold up the style. In that case, choose necklaces with some weight to coordinate.
Long pearl necklaces are a classic element, giving off an air of elegance.
When wearing pearl necklaces, it is better to avoid large pearls and opt for delicate and small ones, which can also demonstrate a sense of luxury.
When selecting pearl necklaces, keep this little tip in mind: small pearls make you look younger, while large pearls make you look more mature.
You can also wear multiple pearl necklaces for a layered effect.
Gwen’s iconic styling in movies is also worth mentioning, captivating everyone’s gaze.
By wearing a double looped pearl necklace, it doesn’t look too exaggerated or conservative. It not only enhances Gwen’s temperament, but also becomes the highlight of the whole look.
Earrings
Choose based on skin tone:
Gold-tone earrings are more suitable for warm-toned individuals and can enhance the complexion.
Silver-tone earrings are more suitable for cool-toned white skin, making the skin look fairer and more radiant.
Choose based on dressing style:
If you prefer a personalized and trendy style, you can choose exaggerated earrings made of metal materials, which look cool.
For a gentle and intellectual look, you can choose pearl earrings or earrings with delicate tassels.
Small earrings have a unique shape while perfectly integrating into everyday outfits, enhancing the overall temperament without being too eye-catching.
Watches
Watches are essential accessories for both casual and formal attire. Wearing an exquisite watch can elevate the overall look and leave a lasting impression.
If a watch with a single strap gives a mature or monotonous feeling, it is recommended to wear a bracelet of the same color to hold larger occasions.
A combination of bracelets and bangles adds a touch of elegance and is an eye-catching detail.
Rings
Wearing a single ring gives a simple and light feeling.
If you wear two rings, you can wear them on adjacent fingers to avoid making the fingers look thick when worn separately.
For three rings, it is recommended to wear two rings close to each other and leave some space on the other side, so that the fingers don’t look crowded.
You can also try wearing rings on the thumb and index finger like this, which looks great.
Another simple technique is to wear a bracelet and a ring on one hand, while leaving the other hand free from any jewelry.
Of course, if you want to wear accessories on both hands, you can go for a more daring look. Based on this, you can have one hand with a simple style and the other with a more complex style.
Brooches
A brooch adds a unique charm to clothing, instantly making it more refined.
For example, a shiny white shirt may appear ordinary, but when adorned with an exquisite brooch, it immediately exudes a formal and luxurious atmosphere.
The choice of brooch is also crucial. For formal business occasions, a simple yet elegant metal brooch is a good option. For casual social occasions, you can choose flower, animal, or other interesting brooches to showcase your distinctive personality.
When selecting a brooch, consider its coordination with other accessories, such as pairing it with a delicate tie or scarf, as well as with wristwatches and rings. This will make the overall look more outstanding and perfect. I’ve found that brooches can greatly enhance autumn and winter outfits. When I watched “Carol” before, I was immediately captivated by the small brooch on her collar.
Fake Collars
Layering clothes with a low-cost styling trick can instantly create an atmosphere.
You can achieve different styles with this technique, making your everyday outfits versatile and interesting, showing your fashion sense.
Hats
Hats are must-have accessories. Whether for daily outings or vacations, a stylish hat can make your overall look more eye-catching.
Let’s start with the classic styles. The beret is the most popular kind, versatile enough to match turtlenecks or other garments.
Leather hats have a simple and sleek design, adding a touch of style.
Knitted hats are also essential for warmth during winter outings. With a fashionable knitted hat, you’ll definitely stand out on the streets.
Break the monotony of autumn and winter with a rainbow knitted hat, bringing a cozy atmosphere.
If you want to be more fashionable, you can try a newsboy cap, which is quite eye-catching in a crowd.
Belts
Belts are important for achieving perfect proportions. They can break the monotony, create layers, and add personality and style to your outfit.
For example, in a monochromatic dress or suit, especially a one-piece long dress or coat, a belt can make you look taller and slimmer, improving the overall coordination and fashion sense.
A gold-tone metal belt is versatile and can be paired with any outfit.
Zhao Liying’s carved gold buckle wide belt, matched with a vintage blazer, exudes a gorgeous Hong Kong-style charm.
**Accessories not only decorate our figure and make us look more beautiful, but they also make us appear “good at dressing up,” instantly elevating our fashion level.
Fashion Accessories
I have to say, accessories can really elevate an outfit! My philosophy is to pair basic clothes with eye-catching accessories, so accessories are the finishing touch that can make a big impact in my outfits. One or two expensive pieces of jewelry can be better matched and more complementing to my style.
The overall idea is to keep it simple and refined.
Today, let’s talk about some seemingly inconspicuous but highly impactful accessories that I believe in.
1. Earrings
I’m a bit biased, but the item I have the most in my jewelry box is earrings. Because they are closest to the face, a striking pair of earrings can definitely catch the eye. Even if you don’t have pierced ears, there are now more and more non-pierced earrings available.
There are all kinds of stud earrings, hoop earrings, and dangle earrings that make it hard to choose.
In winter, since we dress in heavy layers, compared to spring and summer, we can go for more exaggerated and vibrant colored earrings, so they can truly steal the spotlight.
Many earrings now have a focus on geometric shapes, with simple and clean lines that create a strong presence without overshadowing the overall look. If you like a minimalistic and elegant style, you should definitely consider getting some.
Colorful dangle earrings have also been very popular lately. They not only have a hint of vintage charm, but are also more vibrant than simply metal-colored earrings.
Moreover, these colorful earrings can complement the colors of other items in your outfit!
For gentle and feminine girls, pearl earrings or rings are a good choice. The delicate and warm feeling also suits the atmosphere of autumn and winter.
In addition to pearl earrings, there is also a trend of mixing metals and pearls. The metal rings have clean and sharp geometric lines, while the pearls are elegant and warm.
So now there are more and more accessories that combine these two completely different styles, creating a wonderful clash!
2. Necklaces
Anytime you feel that your upper body looks dull and lifeless, a necklace can save the day.
There is not much to pay attention to when choosing necklaces, although it’s often said that you should select the color of the metal based on your skin tone, such as people with darker skin being more suitable for gold jewelry, and people with fair skin being able to choose silver.
However, I think when choosing a necklace, the color of the clothes on the upper body is also important. After all, clothes serve as the background for the necklace, don’t they?
If you’re wearing colors such as black, gray, purple, or navy blue from the cool color palette, it’s best to pair them with a silver necklace.
On the other hand, if you’re wearing colors like bright red, yellow, or orange from the warm color palette, a gold necklace will be more harmonious!
But you should also be careful, as gold can easily become tacky. The slightly chunky gold chain shown below is not something everyone can pull off.
If you prefer those delicate and small accessories often seen in Japanese fashion, and just want to be a gentle and soft girl, that’s perfectly fine! But you must learn how to layer them to create a beautiful and artistic look~
When layering necklaces, ensure that they have a similar style. Some necklaces are bead strands, giving off a strong ethnic style, while others are delicate metal chains. If you mix them together, it will look quite awkward.
Delicate metal chains should be paired with similar delicate metal chains to unleash the magic of “the sum is greater than its parts”~
In addition, this type of delicate long necklace should be limited to 1-2 pieces, at most 3; piling on too many can give off a feeling of being ostentatious.
3. Watches
Personally, I don’t like going out with empty wrists, it’s so boring.
A few years ago, I used to love wearing a bunch of jingling bracelets, but eventually realized that they are not as practical as a watch.
When I mention watches here, of course, I’m not referring to those outdated and ugly electronic watches. They have become a thing of the past. Just take a look at some of the watches available now, each one designed more delicately and intricately than a bracelet, with the same decorative appeal. And you can check the time too, giving you two benefits in one!
Usually, when I want to dress a bit more cool and stylish, I go for a dark leather strap with a round watch, without any additional decoration, just a simple cool vibe.
If you feel that a pure black watch is too cool, don’t worry, simply add a delicate and subtle bracelet, and it will balance out the coolness of the watch. It should be a thin and small bracelet, one that won’t steal the spotlight from the watch.
If you want to portray a more gentle and ladylike image, make sure the leather strap is thin, and the watch face is small!
Besides specialized watch brands, fashion brands like DKNY, Michael Kors, Tory Burch, Marc Jacobs, and Chanel also release quite exquisite fashion watches every year, with prices ranging around one to two thousand.
Because these brands are inherently fashionable, their watches are designed to be trendy and generally won’t disappoint. They are not only beautiful, but also have the functionality of a timepiece. It’s no wonder that many people, once accustomed to wearing watches, simply forsake bracelets altogether!
The Multiple Functions of False Collars
There is a very inconspicuous and “unfashionable” accessory called a false collar. It originated as a practical substitute, but has now become a fashionable decoration.
False collars were previously called “economical collars” and were born out of “practical necessity”. They were primarily used by white-collar professionals as a “lazy person’s trick”. On one hand, they replace the collar, which is more convenient to carry and has a lower procurement cost compared to a shirt. Therefore, many people who frequently go on business trips carry false collars. On the other hand, due to workplace dress codes, it is necessary to show a “collar” in outfits. However, many people do not like wearing shirts under their outerwear for a long time. Therefore, false collars can help demonstrate the presence of a collar and allow individuals to choose more comfortable clothing and styles that cannot be seen.
Because of the practicality of false collars, they are usually basic models. Some only have a collar section, while others have a “big collar” that reveals the chest, designed to match suits and other garments.
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Nowadays, well-designed false collars can be a small accessory that adds rich detail to a hairstyle and can transform a regular garment into a “transformative little tool”.
Initially, I had no feelings toward false collars because I had no need for them and had not come across any attractive ones.
Later, a designer boutique where I frequently bought clothes also introduced false collar accessories. Their design happened to align with my aesthetic, and suddenly these small false collars became artistic in my eyes.
This is my favorite little collar, with big eyes~
Basic shirts or sweatshirts can be paired with false collars when worn outside, turning them into “another” detailed item of clothing.
Have you ever been in a situation where you needed to add some small embellishments to an overall monotonous outfit, but traditional accessories appeared “out of place” and too eye-catching?
However, using a suitable material and well-matched false collar as a “necklace” will not seem out of place.
Pairing it with outerwear helps create a more personalized inner collar.
Nowadays, many sweatshirts and sweaters are designed with a small “shirt collar” attached, providing a sense of layering to the overall look. At times like this, a beautiful false collar can transform collarless sweatshirts and sweaters in your wardrobe into a different style.
Lastly, when selecting a false collar, do not forget to pay attention to its material and consider the overall material of the clothing you plan to pair it with!
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Winter Fashion Accessories
The biggest problem with winter outfits is the struggle to balance “fashion” and “warmth”.
To stay warm, we have to bundle up and it’s difficult to achieve a stylish look. Especially in the northern regions where temperatures drop below freezing, you end up looking like a bear and fashion becomes the least of your concerns!
That’s where accessories come in during this time! However, winter is different from summer, where necklaces and earrings are small and insignificant. This is the time to bring out the big accessories!
- Baseball Caps - A stylish and sophisticated accessory
Winter clothes are generally thick and dull. But adding a baseball cap can instantly make you look more interesting and mysterious! It gives off a fashion-forward vibe, just like the ones worn by celebrities.
I really can’t be bothered to wash my hair every day in winter! But going out with greasy hair is not an option. That’s when a baseball cap comes in handy! It gives the impression that you put effort into your outfit, and no one would suspect that you didn’t wash your hair today!
Moreover, wearing a hat with a high ponytail has a similar effect of lifting and tightening, making you appear slimmer.
For ladies with long hair, tying it in a twisted braid and wearing a cap can make your face look smaller and more youthful! This kind of street-style baseball cap can add a touch of vitality to dull winter outfits and can even elevate the style of hard-to-wear down jackets.
Whether it’s a down jacket, a baseball jacket, or a coat, you can pair them with a baseball cap. In terms of color, if your overall outfit is dark, you can choose a colorful baseball cap. It will be low-key, elegant, and fun. Also, make sure the other colors in your outfit coordinate well to create a cohesive look.
- Scarves - Magic for creating stylish looks
Wrapping a scarf around your neck not only keeps you warm, but also makes your face appear much smaller. It is a versatile tool for creating slimming and stylish looks.
A white scarf is perfect for achieving a fresh and youthful style like the female leads in Korean dramas. Even when wearing leather, it can still counteract any signs of aging.
A black scarf is a universal option that works with almost anything. However, avoid pairing it with black clothing as it can create a visually messy appearance. It also loses its layering effect when worn with a black coat.
A gray scarf paired with black or brown looks exceptionally chic and sophisticated.
My personal favorite is a brown scarf, which adds depth and dimension even when paired with similar tones. Investing in a high-quality brown scarf means you can wear it confidently for years to come.
Plaid scarves are great for everyday and minimalistic outfits. It’s a fail-proof choice. They go especially well with black coats, instantly elevating a regular outfit to a more fashionable level.
- Furry Ear Muffs - Creating an atmospheric look
If you want to achieve a fragrant and soft look in winter, furry ear muffs are absolutely magical! Especially the ones available now, they are incredibly stylish, resembling cute fox elves, and are perfect for creating an enchanting atmosphere in photos.
When buying them, avoid those that cover your entire head, as they can create the illusion of a headband. Opt for ones with moderate-sized earmuffs.
Choose pure white or pink, wear it with a thick down jacket, and pair it with a scarf. You’ll instantly transform into an adorable and lovable soft girl!
You can also match them with gloves that have fur, creating an even stronger atmosphere. Get ready, sisters who are eager to have a snowball fight!