Do you have a closet full of clothes that you’re not sure how to accessorize? Instead of just letting those clothes sit in your closet, or hauling them off to a resale shop, there are some simple additions to your wardrobe that you can make to easily enhance your looks. However, the most important aspect of style is to find what works best for you. Here are 6 styling hacks that will improve any outfit:
1. Wear bold colored shoes or boots
While matching your shoes to your outfit can make you look and feel coordinated and sophisticated, juxtaposing different styles and colors instead can give your outfits a fun and funky twist. Add oomph to a plain outfit by wearing bold-colored shoes or boots, or add a pop of color by wearing red heels with a black dress. You could even try wearing black chunky combat boots with a short and frilly feminine dress.
2. Dress up denim
You can dress up denim with just about anything. Try a frilly white blouse or a white wrap top with jeans and statement shoes, or a billowy sleeved top paired with a tight denim skirt. You could also try adding a silky t-shirt to a jean jacket along with black jeans and sequined sneakers for an edgier look, or you could try pairing a denim jacket with khaki pants, a button-down shirt, and loafers for a more traditional and casual style.
3. Use belts to create a silhouette
A belt can change the entire silhouette of a dress or skirt. Belt a swing, A-line or trapeze dress that doesn’t have a natural waistline to get several looks out of one dress style. You can also belt longer tops and peplum blouses for a finished or dressy look. Belted coats, jackets or sweaters not only emphasize a smaller waist, but they also bring a polished look to any of these clothing items.
4. Use handbags to accessorize
Using handbags to accessorize outfits is one quick way to change the whole look of an outfit. Whether you use a buckled leather tote, a snakeskin shoulder bag, a shiny wicker bag with a scarf tied to its handle, or a small, fabric print clutch, you can add texture, color and depth to any outfit with the right handbag.
5. Use stacked jewelry for a layered look
Whether you stack rings, bracelets, or necklaces, layering jewelry is an easy way to glam up a blah or mundane outfit. Layering necklaces means mixing and matching metals, lengths, and details like pendants and charms. For example, you might want one necklace that has a dropped pendant and add other, simpler necklaces to layer with it, or you can blend a choker with layers of striking statement necklaces in different lengths.
6. Add statement sunglasses
Though sunglasses are a somewhat smaller accessory, they can make a big impact on your outfit. Sunglasses come in every shape and style you can imagine—large square-shaped rims, colored tinted lenses, oversized shades a la the 1960s, retro aviator glasses, or vintage-inspired sassy cat-eye styles are among many available choices. Plus, for the fashion-minded sports enthusiast, molded wraparound frames make a fashion statement whatever you’re wearing. Find whatever style of sunglasses you think fits your vibe the best and rock them with any outfit.
