MissusSmartyPants Personal Profile Style ArticleVolume 12 Week 3 January 19, 2017

Looking for a quick and easy way to improve your style? Consider accessories as your answer to your fashion dilemma! They are the fastest way to get your style together without spending lots of money.

Accessories are the fastest way to get your style together without spending lots of money! Accessories can do wonders for even the most basic or plain outfit. They can take your everyday basics and instantly give them a new updated look (and at a fraction of the cost you would pay if you purchased more clothing)!

THIS ARTICLE CONCENTRATES ON 2 POPULAR ACCESSORIES: NECKLACES & EARRINGS

Necklaces & Necklines--how to match them up correctly.

Have you ever seen a woman all dressed yet somehow something is off? She’s probably wearing the wrong length necklace with a particular neckline.

Love the necklace? Here are the necklines you can wear it with:

• Collar necklaces should rest around the middle of the neck and can be worn with V-neck, boat-neck and off-the-shoulder tops.

• Chokers should stop at the base of the neck. They look great with strapless or plunging necklines. Chokers are best for youthful necks because they draw the eye in close. Older women will find it best to choose a longer length that will get the eye’s attention further away from skin on the neck.

• Princess length necklaces (17 to 19 inches) fall just below the throat area. This is the most common and versatile length of necklace. It can be worn with most necklines except the high ones. Add a pendant and wear with a V-neck for a pretty look.

• Matinee length necklaces (20 to 24 inches) hit the top of the bust. Do not wear this necklace length with plunging neckline. Also be careful your necklace does not stop right at the top of your shirt...because if it does, it is fighting for attention with your shirt.

• Opera length necklaces (28 to 34 inches) fall below the bust and look great with a very high neckline. This dramatic longer length can be worn from day to night. This length can also be doubled for a multi-strand look.

Don’t over-accessorize. Don’t overdue a good thing!

Coco Chanel said, "Always remove one thing before you leave the house."

Below is chaotic NOT stylish...

Don’t let your necklace compete with your top!

Necklaces should sit above the shirt ...filling up the open middle space between your neck and shirt.

Oops! Below is a bad necklace length!

Don’t let your necklace and top compete for attention...

Below, this fancy necklace will be the ‘star’ of any basic outfit.

No other accessory will be needed...

Below, this statement crystal necklace and tan clutch add style and interest to an all black outfit.

(Below) This necklace fits perfectly in between the neck and the v-neckline...

A wide boatneck shirt works well for a long lariat necklace...

Have fun by “dressing up” everyday tee-shirts with a bold jewelry! No need to wait for a fancy occasion...

Wear unusual color combinations like below...

Wearing a bold necklace? Keep your earrings minimal...

Statement necklaces love a plain backdrop...like our wardrorbe basic sweaters! A SOLID color is best. Prints and bold necklaces don’t work as well.

Be an original...and let accessories help you “Show Your Style”! Just like Iris Arpel...

Iris Apfel is a 95 year old woman that has made her statement in fashion and interior design. Her 'statement' accessory has to be her eyeglasses - followed closely by everything else.

“My mother worshipped at the alter of accessories and I got the bug. She always said, if you have a good, little, simple black dress and you have different accessories, you can have 27 different outfits.”

Amen, SYSter!

Earrings, big and small.

Off the shoulder dresses and tops....demand bold earrings. Notice the blue dress below, dark pink earrings are being worn for a pleasing contrast look.

Button or stud earrings can make a bold statement too. Pull your hair back for a fab look that sets you apart from the masses.

Select earrings based on your face shape:

Oval face: Soft shapes like pearls, teardrops, ovals and studs. Oval faces are very versatile and can wear pretty much any style they prefer.

Round face: Long, thin styles are for you. Drop earrings in oblongs, ovals and dangles work best because they elongate your face. Bold angular stud earrings can also look nice.

Avoid: Large, chunky earrings. Also avoid of hoops (unless very long and oval) as well as small round studs.

Heart-shaped face: Earrings that are wider at the bottom and narrower at top (teardrop). Look for earrings with soft curves like teardrops or ovals. Triangle style earrings can also work well because they are wider at the bottom.

Avoid: Earrings that are heart shaped or wider at the top and narrow at the bottom.

Square-shaped face: Angular, rounded edges which will soften a square face. Medium to long dangle styles are best and hoops are fabulous on you.

Avoid: Large, angled styles because these can make your face appear wider and harsh.

Oblong face: Statement chandelier styles with lots of volume. Simple studs also work well because they draw the eyes horizontally.

Avoid: Long and angled earrings that are similar to your face shape.

Diamond-shaped face: Earrings with more width than length, a combination of straight lines and curves are great. Studs also look good on diamond shape faces as well as small drops.

Avoid: Diamond and square shaped earrings.

Headbands and hats.

Headbands are a stylish way to keep your hair back!

Complete your outfit with a stylish hat...

Hats can keep the sun off your face or keep you warm...

The how’s & why’s of wearing accessories:

__Wearing accessories with confidence takes a little knowledge + lots of

practice, practice, practice.

__Accessories offer a budget-friendly way to change up the look of a smaller

wardrobe. You don’t need many clothes if your accessories totally rock!

__Accessories show your sense of style and set you apart from the masses.

You are special, so let your accessories prove it!

__Accessories can highlight your good parts (like your smiling face) and

minimize the not so good parts. Place accessories near areas on your body

you wish to highlight---and far away from the areas you want to minimize.

__Always examine your outfit in a full-length mirror before walking out the

door. You want to be sure your accessories are “working” for you from head

to toe.

__Not wearing any accessories? You will look plain & boring. I’m not trying

to be mean—just truthful! Explore accessories (hats, belts, scarves,

brooches, other jewelry, shoes, and handbags) and wear the accessories you

love. For me, it’s usually earrings I feel the need to wear on a daily basis

(even if I’m just inside the house all day).

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